There are some natural skincare products that have really stood the test of time. I call these the golden oldies of the natural beauty world, and the Dr. Hauschka Tinted Day Cream is one of them. It launched in 1989, way before BB creams became popular, but it was already doing everything the best BB creams do: hydrate, provide light coverage, blend away imperfections and redness, and give the skin a healthy glow.

What I love about the Dr. Hauschka Tinted Day Cream

It's certified organic

It's certified organic to NATRUE standards and free from synthetic fragrances, dyes, and preservatives. The scent comes entirely from the natural plant extracts of Rose Water, Rose Wax, Lemon Peel and Jasmine, giving it a light, subtle floral aroma. It is also dermatologically tested and suitable for every skin type, including sensitive skin.

The botanical ingredients

It's made from time-tested medicinal plants including Almond Oil to moisturise and nourish, Rose Water and Anthyllis Extract to calm and harmonise, Beeswax and Rose Wax to protect, and Quince Seeds and St. John's Wort to support skin tone and elasticity.

That perfect no-makeup, makeup

It has a dewy and hydrating finish like no other. I have dry, mature skin, and this is the perfect amount of luminosity for me. It comes in just one shade but it's very adaptive and blends into the skin, evens out pigmentation and imperfections, and adds a subtle warmth to the face without looking like you're wearing makeup.

It replaces your moisturiser

Apply it each morning after toning, while the skin is still slightly moist. Warm a pea-sized amount between your palms, then press it into the skin rather than rubbing it in. It keeps the skin moisturised all day.

The versatility

You can use this on its own to replace your usual day cream, I use a Vitamin C serum underneath. You can also mix it into your regular day cream for a sheerer finish, use it under your foundation as a luminous primer for more coverage, or dust translucent powder over it if you prefer a matte finish.

The plastic-free packaging

It comes in a recyclable aluminium tube, which helps naturally preserve the cream by providing an excellent barrier against light, air and moisture. The inside of the tube is lined with a food-grade protective coating, so there is no contact between the cream and the aluminium.