Jennifer Aniston’s MUA Is Launching an Extra-Glowy Skin Tint—And We Tried it

ICYMI: skin tints are a summer makeup essential. They cover redness, add hydration, and give a gorgeous glowy finish that somehow melds perfectly with the inevitable sweat the summer heat brings. Typically, they’ll arrive in lightweight formulas with good-for-you skincare properties and will lightly cover up just the right amount of skin—without feeling or looking too heavy. The only problem? Skin tint formulas often leave something to be desired, whether it be coverage or consistancy.

Thankfully, Westman Atelier, the brand created by powerhouse celebrity makeup artist Gucci Westman—her clients include Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz—has put their hat into the ring with their newest launch: the Vital Skincare Complexion Drops ($68). The brand’s newest addition not provides the ultimate dewy finish, but also smoothes pores, soothes redness, and melts into the skin perfectly. Intrigued? We thought so.

Keep reading to find out all the details on the new skin tint, including expert tips on how to apply it from Westman herself.

The Inspiration

For the brand’s first foundation, Westman wanted to take the launch to the next level. “I had this dream formula in mind that merged the very best serum in my makeup bag with the radiant, easy coverage of a skin tint,” says Westman. She wanted it to hydrate your skin while soothing and smoothing your pores instantly. “It would give you that super dewy glowy look that you have after a facial but would also be packed with active ingredients that work with your skin, not just sit on top of it.” In other words, she took everything she would want in a dream foundation and created it IRL.

The product itself was in the making for a long time. In fact, according to Westman, there was no benchmark as a starting point. “It was really everything I wanted to target in terms of including active ingredients at the right levels, making them the most effective and giving long term and short term benefits,” she says. Another thing that was important to her? The finish on the skin along with the ease of application. “So much thought and integrity went into creating this—from the experience to the materials we used for the bottle—the full picture,” says Westman. Also: she’s also never been more excited about a product since the brand launch, which is a big thing coming from the founder of a brand with so many incredible products.

The Formula

Available in sixteen shades, the skin tint is dermatologist-tested and made for all skin types. The product’s hero ingredient, Tsubaki oil, is known to firm, hydrate, and retexturize your skin. “I had to get special permission from my husband/co-founder, David, for the Tsubaki oil because of the extra cost—and we used it at the highest level of efficiency that we could get for this formula,” says Westman. Some other notable ingredients in the product include ginseng extract, pomegranate extract, and ginger root complex, which provide a whole slew of benefits, including soothing, protection against free radicals, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its formula also contains no silicones, parabens, PEGs, phthalates, talc, and synthetic fragrances or pigments.

Since it’s a makeup skincare hybrid, it gives a creamy dream-like consistency, so you won’t have to worry about it being too liquidy or too thick. “I wanted this to be light, yet still feel rich,” explains Westman. “Some products can be so drying, but the Complexion Drops give off a long-lasting radiance that creates a polished and beautiful glow that stays on your skin throughout the day.” It also wears great on its own but can also easily be paired with your other favorite products, too.

How To Use It

To apply, Westman advises using the Liquid Blender Blush ($125) launching along with the drops for the best application. “You can always fine-tune any areas for concealer by using the Vital Skin Foundation Stick ($68) with the Spot Check Brush ($38),” she says. Westman applies the product as an all-over base by shaking the bottle to activate the formula and using 3-5 drops all over her face for light to medium coverage.

“Depending on the quality of my skin, I like to pat the drops in with my fingers, especially around my nose area where I have more redness and inflammation,” she says. However, the product is intuitive and can pretty much be applied in any way that you prefer, which makes it super easy to apply.

The Reviews

Madeline Hirsch, News Director