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Refy’s New Skin Tint Is Made for Gym Days and a Barely-There Finish

Maybe she’s born with it?

Dahvi ShiraContributor

PublishedApr 20, 2026, 9:23 PM EDT

UpdatedApr 20, 2026, 9:23 PM EDT

Updated Apr 20, 2026, 9:23 PM EDTPublished Apr 20, 2026, 9:23 PM EDT

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While it may be a controversial take, I do think makeup belongs in the gym—at least for me. While it may seem impractical for some, my choice to wear makeup to work out stems from living in Los Angeles, where fellow gym goers and Pilates princesses usually don’t show up bare-faced. Regardless, I feel a bit more motivated to show up during my workouts when I have a little makeup on, and I won’t apologize for it.

That said, I’m certainly not sporting full glam at the gym. I want to look put together—not dolled up. I’ve been on the hunt for a complexion product with more pigment than a tinted sunscreen (my go-to is Kosas’ Dreambeam SPF 40 Tint for barely-there coverage and SPF protection), but less than my favorite foundation, the Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Serum Foundation. Finally, I found the perfect happy medium: Refy’s newly launched Skin Base Skin Tint.

Infused with hyaluronic acid and skin barrier-boosting inclusium, the new tint delivers a lightweight, buildable formula that evens out the complexion with a slightly dewy finish. The Korean-formulated tint imparts a gel-like finish for a slight glow that stays put for hours—even when you’re breaking a sweat.

In other words, it’s the perfect base for the gym. And, since it’s brimming with complexion-enhancing skincare ingredients, I don’t feel like I’m dumping unnecessary gunk on my skin just to hit the gym.

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Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint with Hyaluronic Acid

The non-comedogenic (it won’t clog your pores) gel formula feels and performs like your favorite lightweight moisturizer while evening out skin tone, dialing down redness, and blurring the appearance of texture, pores, and fine lines.

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Another thing I love about the new Skin Base Skin Tint is its innovative packaging. The tube features a cutting-edge, precision push-pump packaging system that helps monitor the amount of product dispensed with each press. The pump also has a wide, ergonomic feel, making it easier to press altogether and mess-free.

If you’re looking for a “your-skin-but-better” formula that doesn’t budge, consider Refy’s Skin Base Skin Tint your new gym bag hero. It hasn’t left my gym bag since it launched at the end of March.

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