You can wear it alone or under another foundation or power. The SA actually did my face with the ProtecTINT first and the LORAC Wet/Dry Foundation power on top.

the salesgirl gave me this because i needed a moisturizer and something to cover up the red. i don't like to feel like i have a lot of makeup on and this is lightweight. it's tinted so i used it as a foundation. i was told i wouldn't need one that this would do the trick. hope this helps.

Lorac ProtecTINT SPF 30 Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer is a mixture of a moisturizer, sunscreen and liquid foundation in one. Yes, it may be smoothed under makeup, but it provides sheer coverage to even out your skintone if used on bare skin. If you prefer fuller coverage, use it under makeup. Yet, if you prefer sheerer coverage, utilize it on its own.It is a good product if you desire to minimize your time in the morning by utilizing a multipurpose product.

I think it's meant to be used alone. It's definitely sheer though, so if you're looking for more coverage you might consider Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer.

yes, it certainly can be used as a base with other makeup.

you can do both. when i get ready to go out i use it and put bare minerals on top. but you can also just wear it as if you want

it can be used either way, but i've found that it is best alone with a little bit of powder. makes for great coverage that lasts.

I was told it could be used alone.

I use this even if it's the only thing I'm putting on. When I have pimple, I'll put this on and then use a light powder over it, but this product is so light weight it never causes problems with my skin.

If you use this under make-up, make sure it is a very light, sheer make-up. I think it works fine alone, but the coverage is very sheer, so you may want to add a little more coverage with a very light foundation.

I use it both under make up and alone

With this moisturizer, you don't need makeup! It evens you out without looking or feeling like makeup!

I personally need to spot treat my under eyes and a few blemishes, but besides that, I do think it can be used alone. I also apply a thin layer of mineral powder just to tie it all together and give my skin a truly flawless and never over done look.

for me, I use it as my foundation for daytime use; provides a light coverage. For a more heavy coverage (going out at night), I do use something heavier.

I use mine under my mineral make-up and it doesn't look too heavy at all.

If you feel you need a foundation, I would use this first, then use your foundation. I, however, don't use foundation and just use this. I really love it.

I used laura mercier and protectint, I would honestly recommend neither, laura's is too heavy, and lorac is extremmmmllleyyyy sheer

It depends on the coverage you want. The Laura Mercier is much creamier and has more coverage than the Lorac ProtecTINT. I like the Lorac better for the summer because I don't want as much coverage as I like in the winter. I really purchased the Lorac because it had a higher SPF than the Mercier. Hope this helps.

I would use the Protec...

I just tried the Lorac ProtecTINT for kicks and giggles because I truly do love the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer/spf 20. It's not even a contest. There really is a reason so many ladies love the Mercier. I'm a med/light skin tone with green eyes and I use the Mercier in Nude. The Lorac was so sheer, so totally without coverage that for me, at least, I would rather just buy reg SPF. But again, the Mercier is a fantastic product. SPF 30 on it would be heaven but until then, I'm sticking with it. :)

I thought this was better because I found Laura Mercier to be really heavy, like foundation.

I have light to medium tone skin and I use Tawny Temptress .. you would probably want to go to the shade just lighter than that ... you'll love.

The lightest color does absolute nothing, I used it and returned it, by a tinted moisturizer from a different brand.

like it better, not as heavy, better spf, price etc. or you can mix the two

This is very sheer so even if you go for a shade darker than normal i think it would work.

Yes - Tawny Temptrus!

Stay with Laura Mercier especially if you are oily. I hated Lorac. As for color I am light too but Nude is what I wear but in Lorac I was Tawny I think. Good luck.

I use SMS 4 LORAC foundation and Tawny Temptress in this tinted moisturizer. I use this color all year long and get tan in the summer too but I don't get too dark in the summer like you stated. It sounds like we have the same complexion (med/light)

I would suggest Tahitian Tan. I have olive/medium skin that tans in the summer, and I find that Tahitian Tan is a terrific match. In the summer I dab a bit (a very, very small bit) of bronzer into the ProtecTINT on my cheeks and nose. They have just dicontinued the color Beach Bronze, which I used for the "bronzer" so I'm on the hunt for a new one. I'm considering Bobbi Brown's gel bronzer. Hope this helps...

I like it way better then L M oil free and original tinted moisturizer. L M oil free is too thick and hard to blend for me (more like a foundation) and the original is easier to blend but is not oil free. I don't put anything on my face that has oil because it will make my combination skin break out, not good for the pores. I love this TM because it is sheer like the product indicates and evens my complexion with light added color that blends with my natural color.

I've tried both and this one is easier to work with as far as the consistency and I also like the color selections better.

I don't think this product is truly non-comedogenic, just oil-free. And I have used the product several times over the last year and each time it has made me break out. :(

No oils at all. Try it!!

In my opinion, you can never get better lighting from anywhere than the sun. I trust the sun's light. Soooo, i would go with the color that looks best outside on a sunny day.

Tawny Temptrus ... your skin color and tones sound like mine!

Oh NO! I sure hope not! I love this product! Sorry, that's not really any help to you, but, my daughter uses the Smashbox brand of tinted moisturizer and her skin looks gorgeous after application (she is 26 years old).

Don't know that it is non-comedogenic for sure, but it is definitely oil free and it doesn't make me break out.