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I am not a morning person [2], plain and simple. No matter how much sleep [3] I've gotten, it's always a struggle peeling myself out of a warm bed snuggled up to my dog [4]. This means that despite my best efforts, I'm rushing to get out the door to work most days. So anything that promises to help streamline my morning routine [5], I'm more than game to try, including multitasking makeup [6].

I don't wear a ton of makeup to begin with, but when I combine the time it takes to shower, dry and curl my hair [7], do my morning skincare [8] regimen, and finally apply a little makeup, I'm in a race against the clock. That's why I was excited to try Ilia's Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation [9] ($46), the clean beauty brand's newest product launch. I'm already a superfan of its minimal makeup style, so when I saw the results of my first application of this foundation [10], let's just say I wasn't surprised.

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It's the perfect combo of skin care [12], makeup, and SPF [13], meaning it significantly cuts down on the amount of steps in my morning process. Let's start with skin care — the serum part of the product is packed with a blend of hydrating and brightening elements like hyaluronic acid, plant-based squalane, and niacinamide. The foundation itself is definitely on the lighter side, falling right between a lightweight cream foundation [14] and a tinted moisturiser. However, the coverage gives you a nice blur and evens out skin tone — plus, it doesn't settle into fine lines throughout the day and has a nice dewy finish. The SPF 40 is the cherry on top and is made with non-nano zinc oxide, which protects skin from UVA, UVB, UVC, blue light, and infrared.

Some extra perks: it's silicone-free, fragrance-free, chemical-screen-free, oil-free, noncomedogenic, and safe for sensitive skin, and it comes in 18 shades. Just shake the bottle, squeeze a few drops into your hands, and smooth over your face to get the best skin of your life in record time.