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BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18

TheBalm BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18

What it is:A Tinted moisturizer with SPF 18.What it is formulated to do:A superior formulation that provides long lasting moisture, BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer gives you the perfect polished look while leaving your skin feeling silky.What else you need to know: BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18 has Broad Spectrum protection, which means it protects skin from both UVA and UVB rays. BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18 is non-comedogenic and will not clog pores.

Average Rating: 4.43 of 5 4.4 out of 5

Questions & Answers: 8 Questions |  10 Answers

Reviews for TheBalm BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18

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BridgettT
location ND
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
- 11.11.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, contains SPF, lightweight

Works great for summer, but I need more moisturizer in the winter.
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TerriB
location Houston, TX
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Medium
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Good, but not quite perfect - 11.09.09
Nice coverage, nice moisturizer, good staying power, but is a bit greasy. That's taken care of with a good set with a powder...but that defeats some of the purpose I want with a tinted moisturizer rather than a liquid foundation. I want a tinted moisturizer *instead* of makeup.
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ValerieW
location WI
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Favorite Tinted Moisturizer - 11.09.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, lightweight

This is my 3rd purchase. I try others and always come back. Love it.
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Coraly
location Hawaii
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Great on my face! - 11.05.09
Quick Take: contains SPF, lightweight, affordable

This product is really great on my face and affordable! I was looking for a cream to put when I go to the gym. It is not heavy or oily at all. Don't use a lot otherwise it will give u an oily looking face. Just a little bit, it gives my face a glowing and perfect look. I like this moisturizer better than my foundation. It smells good and has SPF 18!!! I would recommend it!
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sajenny
location Vacaville, CA
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
It is perfection on my face - 10.30.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, contains SPF, lightweight

It feels good, looks good and I don't have to use anything else.
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BMDZ
location Leonia, NJ
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Olive
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
The Balm is da bomb! - 10.21.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, contains SPF, lightweight, fabulous!

The Balm tinted moisturizer is one of the best I have ever used. It's sheer, long lasting and with SPF 18, protects my skin from unwanted rays.

After many years of searching, I have finally found a rpoduct that I would recommend to everyone. The Balm is truly da bomb!
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Motz
location Silver Spring, MD
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
It's Great - 10.01.09
Quick Take: just what i needed

I love this...just enough without showing.
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skinpro311
location NY
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Medium
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
perfect - 09.28.09
Quick Take: contains SPF, lightweight

As long as you get the right shade to match your skin, this product is light, not greasy, doesn't smudge on tissues, clothes, and best of all, does not clog pores! Covers red, and broken blood vessels
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Deevin
location Collton, CA
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
the glow of perfection - 09.13.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, contains SPF, lightweight, healthy glow

Using Balm Shelter has made me feel more confident about myself. The fact that it's used as coverage, a moisturizer and protects your skin (SPF18) is amazing to me. I have applied it on some of my friends and family and now they are out buying it.... I love it, thanks Sephora!
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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tracygirl64
location Sacramento, CA
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Fair
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Just great when you don't want full face of makeup - 09.07.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, contains SPF, lightweight, natural-looking

This tinted moisturizer is so awesome! I have fair skin and use the light color and it works perfectly. Even though there is very little color selection, the colors work well and are universal w/ skintones. I was a little worried since I am usually the lightest or second to lightest shades in most foundation categories. I iike to use this when I don't feel like putting on a full face of makeup. It gives a nice amount of coverage and your skin looks so healthy and natural looking. I also like that you get a nice size amount for the price, other brands charge a lot higher and give you a much less amount. I just love the TheBalm, they have such great and high quality products! Definitely get this if you are looking for a great tinted moisturizer that will leave your skin looking healthy, glowing and very natural (while you are still getting a nice coverage). :)
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Anonymous
location Jacksonville, FL
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Medium
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Love Love Love it! - 09.04.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, contains SPF, lightweight

I actually use this in lieu of foundation, because I don't like really thick foundation, but want some coverage to even out my skin tone. This does the trick perfectly! Also, I have sensitive skin which breaks out VERY easily, and I have never had any issues with this. Also, the added benefit of SPF 18 keeps me from burning in the Florida sunshine where I live. This is totally worth the price and I recommend it to everyone!
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LSIMS
location New York
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
TheBalm Shelter is the Bomb! - 09.02.09
Quick Take: contains SPF, lightweight, feelssheer but gives some great coverage for sure

I love this tinted moisterizer - the weight is just right...not to thin yet not to thick and it's not sticky at all. Plus, while there aren't a ton of color options, the ones that are offered have worked for me in both the fall/winter when my skin is on the lighter side & then summer months when I have a solid tan.
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LoveMiuMiu36
location Berkley, Ma
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 13-17
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Hmmmmm - 08.30.09
Quick Take: contains SPF, lightweight

I had to try this because the balm is one of my favorite brands but i was a little disappointed by size. But other then that i love how it just makes you glow.
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dianapop

Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 08.24.09
i love this brand and i love this foundation. it can go on sheer or you can build it up for more coverage. it gives you a healthy glow. did i mention how much i love it yet? cause i do.
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Betty001
location Houston, TX
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Light
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
BalmShelter ROCKS! - 08.19.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, contains SPF, lightweight, looks natural

I love this stuff. I went to Cozumel for 5 days and I looked fabulous on the beach and did not burn at all with this rockin' product!
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hotjovigirl
location wilmington, de
Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Medium
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
just right - 08.15.09
Quick Take: lightweight

I love this moisturizer, just right for wearing less make up on a summer day
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beanbop
location Los Angeles, CA
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Olive
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 08.11.09
Quick Take: contains SPF, lightweight

Leaves a nice dewey finish. Good coverage but not too thick or cakey. Gives me a nice glow and feels like it is moisurizing.
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endlessLBsummer
location Lakewood, CA
Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Medium
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
AMAZING - 08.11.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, contains SPF, lightweight

This mostruizing tint is the best I have ever used. Unlike other mostruizing tints with an spf, This one actually covers you like a mini liquid foundation. Using this with the translucent powder from TheBalm is the perfect combination. If I'm running late and can't do my regular makeup I just throw this on, brush some of the powder over it with some blush and I"m good to go!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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xoxova
location Severn, MD
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
- 08.08.09
The color matches perfectly which is great...its always hard to match my skintone bc im half korean so i have yellow ish pink undertones and i have freckles to boot...the coverage is nice: sheer to medium
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Earl
location Pelham, NY
Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Light
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 08.08.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, contains SPF, lightweight

This is the best. I use it everyday at least once. It stays on even when you sweat (unless you wipe your face a lot)...it blends in perfectly, evening out your skin tone but not hiding natural parts like freckles.
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