Generally speaking, one of the best ways to nix a breakout or heal inflamed skin is by simply letting it run its course without any interruptions. And when I say “run its course without any interruptions,” I mean lay off the makeup and up your water intake for a while. But it’s not always that simple, right? Sometimes you’re dealing with a condition that doesn’t necessarily go away after you’ve been makeup-free for a couple of days. Sometimes, you simply don’t feel comfortable or confident without your go-to makeup. For many, the ideal way to combat this all-too-common conundrum is with the best tinted moisturizer for acne-prone skin.

So what is that exactly? Ultimately, it depends on your individual needs and skincare habits, but for the most part, sun protection, adequate moisture, and a couple standout ingredients (like vitamin C and retinol) are helpful to most. With that being said, thankfully, a majority of tinted moisturizers come equipped with broad-spectrum UV protection, but these five formulas stand out for other reasons, too. Keep scrolling for a couple of ways to get glowy, stay hydrated, and prevent breakouts at the same time.

jane iredale.

jane iredale Dream Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

This lightweight hydrator keeps the skin in tip-top shape (and less prone to breakouts) with plant-based ingredients and an overall formula free of harmful additives, including talc, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, and more.

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tarte cosmetics.

Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

This longwear, oil-free BB cream boosts moisture retention, collagen production, brightness, and protection against environmental stressors with multiple vitamins (A, C, and E).

Neutrogena.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20

If you’re looking for coverage with retinol, also known as the all-around solution for nearly every skin-related issue, this tinted moisturizer contains retinol and sun protection.

Buy: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20 $9.79

Honest.

Honest Beauty Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

Seriously shorten your morning routine with a multitasker that “primes, perfects, protects, blurs, brightens and locks in moisture” in just one application that stays put for up to 12 hours.

Buy: Honest Beauty Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 $21.99

Almay.

Almay ‘Make Myself Clear’ Clear Complexion Makeup

Not into the dewy finish? This salicylic acid-infused coverage option disguises breakouts, prevents future ones, and leaves behind a soft matte finish.

Buy: Almay ‘Make Myself Clear’ Clear Complexion Makeup $9.29

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According to the World Tourism and Travel Council, travel contributed $8.9 trillion to the global economy, making up for roughly 10% of the GDP in 2019. The final numbers for 2020 won’t be in until 2021, but there’s no doubt that the travel industry has come to a screeching halt to mitigate the spread of the Novel Coronavirus.

However, the social distancing measures are paying off, countries are opening again, and the travel industry is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Global Travel Bans

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a time of deep reflection for all of us and has caused the Centers for Disease Control to discourage all non-essential travel.

The United States implemented a European travel ban on March 11. A week later, European Union (EU) leaders implemented a 14-day mandatory quarantine for any individuals entering their 26 respective country boarders for non-essential reasons. These bans are expected to last through the end of July.

Though Switzerland is not part of the EU, as of March 26, country officials declared that foreign citizens, with the exception of those with valid residence and work permits and citizens and residents of Liechtenstein, would not be allowed into the country.

Switzerland could potentially open back up to tourists as early as June 8^th.

The Impact

These bans have greatly impacted all tourist agencies worldwide. Many operators have cancelled all tours for June and July, uncertain whether they might open up again.

At Alpenwild we are stepping back, slowing down, and creating tours that facilitate and adapt to the rising travel preferences induced by the Novel Coronavirus.

This includes a revolutionary change in the size of travel and tour groups. People are rethinking boarding cruise ships, tour buses, and other crowded vehicles and venues. The evolution of preferences is increasing the demand for small group and self-guided travel.

Small Group Travel

Small group and self-guided tours were widely preferred by Europeans before Covid-19. However, the Novel Coronavirus has motivated North Americans as well to seek out small group and self-guided tour options.

This is not necessarily out of fear for the virus but because social distancing measures prevent previously preferred high-volume trips such as cruises and motor coach tours.

In my opinion, authentic small group tours include a company guide or two and just six to 14 people. In a group that size, there are just enough people to make new friends, but not so many that it is impossible to hear and reap from the knowledge of the guide.

Group tours are usually all-inclusive with regards to price. They are a “show up and go” fashion as everything is prepaid and a guide is there to be your friend in a new land and lead the way.

As Covid-19 has taught us, these small public tour group sizes are safer medically, physically, and mentally compared to travel groups of 20 or more people. It is easier to make new friends and feel part of the group when you alone make up a significant portion of that group.

Self-Guided Options

Self-guided tours are like small group tours but without the guide. In response to travelers’ small group preferences, many operators are adjusting their offerings to include more of these self-guided tours.

For instance, instead of providing a guide on a self-guided tour, Alpenwild now offers assistance before and during (not many companies offer assistance during) the tours.

Self-guided tours are excellent for those who prefer to set their own pace and travel independently or only with those they know. A self-guided tour is ideal for those who want a flexible schedule to linger here a little and there more.

A self-guided tour takes the guess-work out with a detailed itinerary, luggage transfers, and booked hotels. This gives you the freedom to explore and do what you want and reduce the uncertainty of navigating unfamiliar places. That way, your vacation can be a true get-away, and help is only one call away if you need it.

Coronavirus has hit us hard, and the world of travel will never be the same, but I am confident it will be better than ever before.

Do you think the small group and self-guided industry will grow? Where in the world would you book your next self-guided tour? Who would you go with? Please share your thoughts and preferences with our community!

So much for the world of travel…

So much for the extra income from the Gig economy…

So much for visiting our grandkids…

So much for the “retirement plan”…

We can lament and spiral down about what we aren’t allowed to do, events that aren’t happening, and what we have lost. I understand and honor that there is a grieving process, and each person will work through it differently.

We can also be grateful for and thrive in what we can do, what we still have, finding new meaning and purpose as we press in and through this challenging time.

We are experiencing an opportunity to redefine what is important, repair what is broken, and revitalize a new way of doing retirement. As we ease in to our new normal, let’s make sure our financial life is in position to bring it to fruition.

Prior to Covid

What are you learning about yourself? How do you want to become better, not bitter through this season? Much of what our culture, the media, and the financial services industry had set as the “ideal” around retirement and what it “should” look like was inherently flawed.

What Covid has done for us is to allow some space to question our values, clarify our character assets, and escalate and accelerate that which was already in process of changing.

Financially, it is game on! We need to pay attention and put intention at the forefront.

How will Covid-19 impact your distribution season moving forward?

Sharing

It feels good to help others. Sharing is a foundational element in financial health. Financial giving empowers you, when right now, you may not be able to participate physically in your regular volunteer capacities.

With the passing of the Cares Act, there are tax benefits to giving cash to 501C3 organizations this year. Increasing from a 60% deduction from AGI to 100%, now is the time to support organizations through cash donations.

Use your Donor Advised Fund or giving appreciated assets for 2021. Now is the time to put together your giving plan that reflects living in sufficiency and gratitude.

Growing and Nurturing

This year presents an opportunity to convert your traditional IRA over to a ROTH IRA. When you combine this with your cash giving noted above, you create a tax savings powerhouse! With a market that continues to fluctuate from day to day, you can take advantage of tax loss or gain harvesting.

You can look at repositioning your portfolios into investments that align with your principles or values. Now is the time to invest in our world through socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, impact and faith based companies to co-create solutions to economic sustainability.

Income

The Secure and Cares Act have given you more options for both contributions and distributions of retirement plans as well as accessing government stimulus money.

You need to be more calculating about the best way to optimize what you can get from the various buckets you have worked to create over a lifetime. With Social Security, you can discern creative strategies to turn the spigot on and off to create liquidity for the interim.

This is a great time to have your team move all these puzzle pieces around to create income now and maximize what stays in your pocket.

Cash Flow

While sheltering at home, I hope your spending has become more intentional. I know mine has. I got resourceful and use what I have on hand instead of running to the store or clicking to purchase on-line. We have cleaned out closets and purged that which doesn’t bring us joy.

Keep it in mind moving forward. We need to make ethical choices that look at the unintended consequences of our actions. Now is the time to discern between a “soul need” and an “ego desire” as the wisdom revealed through this pandemic.

This is a painful period, yet I hope and pray that we will look back on it as a turning point for ourselves and for our planet.

We will work through this together, finding the goodness in ourselves and encouraging each other to persevere. As you rewrite your retirement narrative, look at doing your dollars differently as one of the silver linings.

How has Covid changed your retirement plan? What has stayed the same? Are you more intentional about your spending? How have you maximized your cash flow? Please share your financial steps with our community.