Madara Tinting Fluid - Review and FOTD!

First of all, I hate the word "fluid". Just say it to yourself. "fluuuiiiid". Urgh. It just sounds so clinical and...well...gross.

Getting past the name, Madara Tinting Fluid (in Moonflower) is a lighter alternative to foundation and is designed to lighten and brighten the complexion.

The Company

Madara were a brand I hadn't heard of before trying the Tinting Fluid, but I'm glad I am aware of them now. Created in Latvia, Madara Skincare products are all inspired from a love for nature and have strong ethical beliefs. They are strongly against animal testing, and their packaging is extremely environmentally friendly - they only use renewable paper sources. 


TRIVIA: Madara is Latvian for Cleavers, the flowers with which Madara skincare products are scented. They are one of the most common inhabitants of the Baltic Meadows.You have now learnt something. You are welcome.

The Packaging

The Madara packaging makes the product just that bit more lovely. It's clean, crisp, feminine and - above all - environmentally friendly. It also has a kitsch little story on the side about the Latvian Cleavers, as well as a full ingredients list. the Tinting Fluid itself comes in a skinny, pump action bottle:

The Outer Packaging - the box.

The Product

With natural and organic ingredients, the tinting fluid is a sheer foundation. When I say sheer, I mean it - if you're a fan of heavy duty face bases, this is not for you! It simply smoothes the skin, making your complexion look fresh and dewy. It doesn't cover imperfections very well - I still used a concealer on any blemishes and dark circles. If you want something light for summer, a tinted moisturiser, or even a primer, this is lovely. It feels silky on the skin and it also smells really nice and fresh - quite a green, leafy smell. As it comes out the pump, it looks a lot more pigmented than it actually is, don't be foooled:

I added a translucent powder over the top, and used Froncover's peach blusher on my cheekbones. I did a subtle, neutral smokey eye using MUA's Heaven and Earth Palette and Max Faxtor Mascara. I then just slicked on some Rose Vaseline - I tried to keep it natural, so as to fit with the Madara theme! :D

As you can see the skin looks natural, not too over-done. I did have to add a translucent powder, over the top, to feel comfortable though - otherwise I just felt a little toooo bare!

A close up of the eyes and skin:

On a side note, I absolutely ADORE the MUA Heaven and Earth eye-shadow palette, it's a great alternative to Urban Decay's Naked palette - full of neutral, buildable shades suitable for anyone. Plus, it will only cost you four of your English Pounds. Barg.

I digress, Madara Skin Tinting Fluid is a definite YES in my books - I love the way it felt on my skin, it was moisturising and very versatile. With so many BB creams out on the market at the moment, all promising the same, skin perfecting result, I'm afraid that Madara might not get a look in. I do, whole-heartedly, recommend it though. It's perfect if you're all about the natural look and concerned about natural, organic ingredients and ethical guidelines.They're a great company and I wouldn't be surprised if they started cropping up in Beauty Boxes.

SMILEY MOON-FACE FOR MADARA:

I should probably brush my hair every once and a while, amiright?

 Let me know what you think! Is the Skin Tinting Fluid somehting you would try? Although all my links are to Madara's own website, you can also purchase it at Feel Unique (often the better option for us Brits!)

While I'm not usually a fan of strategically placed, ironically used web memes, this one was just too darn appropriate for me not to include:

...likes Madara Skincare....

urgh....................fluid.




*Product kindly provided by Madara for review, though all opinions are 100% honest and my own. See my Disclosure Policy page for more info! :)