Review on 🧴 Revision Intellishade Matte Tinted Moisturizer SPF 45 - 1.7 oz by Anne Romero

The idea of combining a mattifying effect with a tinted moisturizer with SPF seemed brilliant! However, all of the ingredients/properties that Revision added to the recipe for the matte version of their "Intellishade" line had an adverse effect, at least for me personally. I have tried a pea sized amount and also a large amount on my skin (repeatedly and over 3-4 weeks) and have never been able to apply this moisturizer easily. It doesn't absorb properly into my skin leaving visible residue and a film on my skin. The best way to describe it visually is that it really does seem like I baked myself into heavy foundation and powder, ran outside on a hot summer day, and after that half my makeup dripped off with sweat and left big streaks of tinted residue on my face. Literally just stains. Will never be absorbed. I tried applying it faster and slower with different amounts. I removed my serum from the equation and other topical creams. I try to apply it with and without my other skincare products. Ultimately I'm frankly disappointed with this product which is a real bummer as I love the original Intellishade product. It's not a $40 moisturizer anymore. I sincerely hope this product works for the vast majority, but thought it might be helpful for people in their 20's and 30's with oily, acne prone skin (I'm Caucasian with olive skin). Maybe try before you buy.