MAKEUP | Caliray Freedreaming Skin Wellness Diffusing Tint with Before and After Photos

Purchased by me

Even though there are no longer mandatory mask mandates, all of us at work still wear them because it's just easier. We don't need to wear them if a client is NOT wearing one, but our policy then goes on to say that if the interaction is going to be fairly long, we then need wear a mask. In our business, most of the interactions we have are going to be at least 15 minutes of continuous conversation so at this point, we are all so used to wearing masks that it is just easier to wear one! I have said previously that though I haven't been wearing foundation at work, I have been wearing a lot of tinted sunscreens or moisturizers. I was on the prowl a few months ago for products that gave my skin a bit of a boost without feeling heavy and are quick to apply in the morning. This led me to the very attractive-looking Caliray Freedreaming Skin Wellness Diffusing Tint!

Founded by Wende Zomnir, founder of the iconic makeup brand Urban Decay, Caliray launched last year and is a "clean makeup" brand inspired by dreamy, easy California sunsets where the "ease of beauty meets the sexiness of sustainability". Definitely a different vibe than Urban Decay, but I think that's what people are wanting right now. At least I am! Caliray packaging is made with post-consumer recyclable materials whenever possible, sugarcane eye pencil barrels and lipgloss tubes and minimal decoration for easy recycling. While, I don't care too much about the marketing as a clean beauty brand, I do like the commitment to more sustainable packaging.  

This is a super lightweight tint made with 94.5% ingredients of natural origin and is meant to provide skin with that "feeling of unhooking your bra...but for your face". I'm sure many of us know what that feels like and now that nipples seem to be in, I'm sure this statement resonates with many! This is a sheer to light tint with a dry touch finish that seamlessly blends into the skin while blurring imperfections, enhancing your skin's natural glow and most importantly, truly feels like a whisper on your skin. 

There are only 10 shades of skin tint which seems a bit strange considering the climate we are in, but Zomnir says that each shade is very flexible and can cover a number of different skin tones. While I am fortunate to always have shades available to me, I don't know how true this statement actually is other than seeing photos on dark-skinned girls in Caliray promotional material. 

The packaging squeezes like a tube, but stands up and looks pretty like a traditional foundation bottle. I didn't find the need to squeeze the product out though as it literally just FALLS out so be careful as all you really need to do is tip the bottle on its side. You only need a few drops as this formula is VERY spreadable and blendable and reminds me a lot of the La Roche Posay Tinted Mineral Sunscreen in terms of finish and texture. This is also the NON-OILY answer to anyone who wanted to like the Kosas Skin Tint more than they did as I just found it a bit too oily feeling unlike the Caliray version which dries down nicely without the use of any silicones.

This product is best applied with fingers as you are only applying a few dots and blending, BUT if you have applied skincare (even hours prior) that is maybe a bit more hydrating it will pill when applied with fingers. I have been using the Garnier Serum Creams with SPF 30 and when I apply this tint with fingers, it immediately starts to pill. Application with a sponge is a bit better, but I generally opt for a moisturizer with a silicone finish if I know I will be using this tint.  

You can see that initially, this tint looks very orange on my hand, but it does sheer out upon application to the skin. I was actually pretty torn between choosing #4 and #2 and I feel like I would have been good with #2 as well.

Bare face

Caliray Skin Tint Shade #4

You can see the difference from before to after is subtle, but I tend to have redness around my nose and cheeks which you can see has disappeared after applying the tint. Overall, my skin just looks a little more flawless and it only took about 4-5 drops of product! With regards to longevity, this tint lasts easily the whole day. For work, I set my face multiple times with setting spray to make it last, but if I am just puttering around the house all day it lasts about 6 hours with some minor breakdown around my nose.

Final verdict: I like it. I don't LOVE it, but I like it. My main issue with this skin tint is that I have to pay attention to what sort of skincare I applied in my morning routine. I'm half asleep most of the time so I don't want to have to think about whether my easy breezy skin tint is going to play nice with my skincare. It does feel extremely lightweight on the skin to the point where I legit forget I am wearing any makeup! My most favourite thing about this product is the dry touch finish and how little of it I need. I hate a tacky feeling face so I tend to apply the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Loose Setting Powder on top because it has a silky finish, but I didn't need to with this Caliray tint. A part of me feels like my La Roche Posay Tinted Sunscreen is doing the same if not more for me since it is actually a sunscreen too, but this is still a solid product that does what it promises and is a great staple for summer makeup or a vacation!

You can find the Caliray Freedreaming Skin Wellness Diffusing Tint at www.sephora.com