I just found your new favorite base for no-makeup makeup days. 🙂 And guess what? It’s less than 10 bucks! (Technically, $9.99.)
Say, “Oh, hai,” to Covergirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk, which for the official makeup record is a foundation, but performs like a sheer tinted moisturizing rock star.
Remember the limited edition Hydrating Glow Tints NARS did a couple years ago? Clean Fresh Milk has the same effect (although Covergirl’s is thinner, like a liquid, and not a fluffy cream like the tints from NARS).
It doesn’t cover or disguise freckles or pimples — don’t expect to hide anything — however, the beauty is its subtly. Clean Fresh Milk quietly evens out your complexion as it ever-so-slightly blurs pores. It slightly amplifies your natural complexion, resulting in the look of freshly washed skin that’s dewy, but not shiny. For weekend no-makeup makeup, or for de-zombifying yourself before preschool drop-off in the morning, it’s lovely.
From the official PR:
“Show off fresh, healthy skin with COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation. Formulated without formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, sulfates and talc, this lightweight nourishing liquid foundation gives your skin the moisture boost it craves with a delicate infusion of coconut milk and soothing aloe. You’ll experience a glowing, dewy finish that lasts all day long, blurring imperfections and creating a more even skin tone. Get Sheer, buildable coverage with 14 expertly designed shade-adaptable formulas to match 99% of the skin tones and all undertones. Pro-tip: Make Skin milk Nourishing Foundation your go-to for no makeup, makeup days.”
And yup, you guessed it. The mom in me loves that it’s so, so easy. I squirt a little bit onto my fingertips and blend it into my combo oily/dry face. I like that I don’t have to buff it in with a brush or blend it with a sponge, because, yay! — it doesn’t streak. Instantly, with a few swipes, I’m done with my base.
Oh, and best part? I don’t feel like it’s sitting on top of my skin. It feels like I’m not wearing anything at all.
The final word: a drugstore beauty gem, if and only if you want minimal base coverage.
Clean Fresh Skin Milk comes in 14 shades, and you can find them at drugstores in Covergirl’s permanent collection.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Thanks for reviewing and swatching this foundation. I was really intrigued after seeing your post on 2/12/20. I am definitely going to try this. I am so happy that Covergirl went cruelty-free and is Leaping Bunny certified. I so wish that Loreal (my favorite drugstore foundation is their True Match), and MAC would follow their lead and do the same. Since clean beauty is so big right now, and so many of the new brands coming out are embracing clean and cruelty-free, do you think, in your opinion, that this is something we will see more of? I know many companies test on animals because they do business with China, and China requires it, but I sure wish that we, as consumers, could get them to stop.
Hi Daphne,
You’re welcome. And yes, I think that customers are demanding more from their favorite established brands, and with so many indie lines offering cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny certified options, the big players will eventually get on board to get a piece of the pie.
One cool thing is that clean beauty technology has come so far in the last 10 years! There’s lots of high-performing items out there.
And yeah… L’Oreal True Match is a staple and a classic. True Match Lumi is one I always go back to.
I didn’t know that I’ve been looking for a no-makeup makeup to ‘de-zombify myself’, but I realize now that I have, lol. This is just the kind of thing I love for a Florida summer. Thanks for putting it on my radar, because it’s already starting to warm up here. (I’m getting all the plant-lady vibes!! Time to break out the garden gloves.)
Thank you for a realistic review. This product has been bashed on social so far.; at least in my feed! I think I’m going to try it. I’m looking for a drugstore alternative to Laura Marcier’s tinted moisturizer and this sounds like it!! I love LM but it’s now close to $50!!!! That’s just a bit much for a tinted moisturizer.
And I like that it’s cruelty free too ?
Have a look at Bourjois CC cream, which I have switched to and imo as good. Except they only have limited shades, but I got lucky.
I have this and I agree with everything you’ve said. I just slap it on with my fingers and I’m good to go! I usually wear a mineral powder foundation and I don’t need a ton of coverage and this is a great option when I want to look a little dewy,
The lightweight aspect sounds great! I think I need just a bit more coverage/pore blurring but for folks with great skin, I think this would be a winner. I saw in the ingredients that it MAY contain titanium dioxide. But there is not sunscreen in it, correct?