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Makeup without the vocabulary test.
Start with the words if you are new here, or go straight to product search if you already know what you need. Product types are lanes, not rankings: a tint, powder or cream has a job before it has a brand name.
Makeup basics
Eight terms that unlock most of the desk.
These are working definitions, not rules about what you should buy. They are here so a first-time reader can understand the questions the rest of the application asks.
- Finish
- What the surface looks like after application: matte, natural, satin, luminous, glossy or somewhere between them.
- Coverage
- How much visible skin or pigment a layer obscures. Sheer, medium and full describe opacity, not quality.
- Undertone
- The quieter color direction underneath a shade. It helps explain why two colors with the same depth can look different on skin.
- Oxidation
- A visible color shift after application, often described as a base turning darker, warmer or more orange as it sits.
- Pilling
- Small rolls or crumbs that form when layers do not settle together cleanly. It can be a layering, amount, timing or compatibility problem.
- Setting
- Reducing movement after application. Powder, spray, time and application method can all change how a film sets.
- Flashback
- A pale or reflective cast that appears more strongly in flash photography than it does in ordinary room light.
- Film weight
- This desk’s shorthand for how much material a product type tends to add to the face. More layers are not automatically better layers.
When you know the lane
Product search
Search formulas by type, film weight, price and preference. Prices are street bands, not live quotes. A finish is shown only when the name or the type states it — the desk does not guess the rest.
34 shown · ranked against the profile currently on The Edit · 6 of 34 with a stated finish. The rest are not guessed.
34 formulas across 1 lane. 0 of them sit in a lane already in your kit.
- Street bands run under $25 to over $60. Price is not in the fit score and never has been.
ILIA · Serum skin tint
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Tint, SPF and serum in one film — the default anti-pancake base. SPF still needs a continuous film.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedVeganSaie · Serum skin tint
Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
Wettest of the tints; excellent on dehydrated skin, needs blotting on oily.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Dewy· from nameVeganKjaer Weis · Serum skin tint
The Beautiful Tint
Refillable organic tint, sheer by design.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedRose Inc · Serum skin tint
Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum
Luminous film that photographs softly.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Luminous· from nameVeganZaron Cosmetics · Serum skin tint
Sheer Tint Moisturiser
Thin film built for humid heat.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedHuda Beauty · Serum skin tint
Faux Filter Skin Tint
Longevity-first house making a genuinely thin product.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedTrinny London · Serum skin tint
BFF Skin Tint SPF 30
Stackable pots designed around a ceiling.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statede.l.f. Cosmetics · Serum skin tint
Halo Glow Skin Tint
Drugstore serum-tint logic: sheer, buildable, cheap enough to learn on.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Luminous· from nameVeganNYX Professional Makeup · Serum skin tint
Bare With Me Tinted Skin Veil
Veil, not mask. The name is the instruction.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedVeganMaybelline · Serum skin tint
Super Stay Skin Tint
Pharmacy anti-pancake entry with real wear.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedGlossier · Serum skin tint
Skin Tint
Sheerness as a feature. Short range is the known limit.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedMAC · Serum skin tint
Face and Body Foundation
Pro sheer workhorse — build with sponge, stop early.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedSculpted by Aimee · Serum skin tint
Skin Tint
Irish weather-honest thin tint.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedDior · Serum skin tint
Backstage Face & Body Foundation
Runway-honest sheer-buildable — the anti-pancake Dior.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedChanel · Serum skin tint
Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint
Quiet luxury sheerness — restraint is the flex.
Worth considering · 12th of 52 types
Delivers close to the desk's default coverage — set yours and this line becomes personal rather than assumed.
Scored as serum skin tint, not as this formula — every serum skin tint here carries the same 43.
Current· street price bandManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedLa Roche-Posay · Serum skin tint
Toleriane-style sensitive tinted moisturiser
Desk example from La Roche-Posay. Price is a mid band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedFragrance-freeTower 28 · Serum skin tint
SOS Daily Rescue context
Desk example from Tower 28. Price is a mid band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedFragrance-freeVeganThe Desk · Serum skin tint
A spot-only build
Desk example from The Desk. Price is a mid band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedFragrance-freeBeautycounter · Serum skin tint
Cheeky Clean Cream Blush
Desk example from Beautycounter. Price is a prestige band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedVeganLaneige · Serum skin tint
Skin Veil Base
Desk example from Laneige. Price is a mid band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedHera · Serum skin tint
Silky Stay Foundation
Desk example from Hera. Price is a prestige band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedJuicy Chemistry · Serum skin tint
Mineral Sunscreen
Desk example from Juicy Chemistry. Price is a mid band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedFragrance-freeVeganMaybelline · Serum skin tint
Lash Sensational
Desk example from Maybelline. Price is a drugstore band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedL'Oréal Paris · Serum skin tint
True Match Super-Blendable
Desk example from L'Oréal Paris. Price is a drugstore band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedFenty Beauty · Serum skin tint
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte (sheered)
Desk example from Fenty Beauty. Price is a prestige band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
The name overlaps the priced row Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation. Overlap is not a verification, and this card is still an example.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Matte· from nameCharlotte Tilbury · Serum skin tint
Beautiful Skin Foundation (light)
Desk example from Charlotte Tilbury. Price is a prestige band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
The name overlaps the priced row Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation. Overlap is not a verification, and this card is still an example.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedCharlotte Tilbury · Serum skin tint
Hollywood Flawless Filter (one plane)
Desk example from Charlotte Tilbury. Price is a prestige band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
The name overlaps the priced row Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter. Overlap is not a verification, and this card is still an example.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedDior · Serum skin tint
Forever Skin Glow (light)
Desk example from Dior. Price is a luxury band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Luminous· from nameChanel · Serum skin tint
Les Beiges Healthy Glow
Desk example from Chanel. Price is a luxury band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Luminous· from nameBobbi Brown · Serum skin tint
Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation
Desk example from Bobbi Brown. Price is a prestige band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedBobbi Brown · Serum skin tint
Pot Rouge
Desk example from Bobbi Brown. Price is a prestige band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedUoma Beauty · Serum skin tint
Say What?! Foundation (buildable)
Desk example from Uoma Beauty. Price is a prestige band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
The name overlaps the priced row Uoma Beauty Say What?! Foundation. Overlap is not a verification, and this card is still an example.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedVeganUoma Beauty · Serum skin tint
Disco Queen highlight (one plane)
Desk example from Uoma Beauty. Price is a prestige band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not statedVeganSunnies Face · Serum skin tint
Skin Soak tint
Desk example from Sunnies Face. Price is a mid band midpoint, not a live quote.
Reference example, not a verified formula of this type. The type score is not a finding about this row.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateManufacturer evidence was not collected for price, size, shade or INCI. Those stay unknown. A street band or a shade count on the card is not that evidence.
Finish not stated
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