What to look for in a tinted moisturizer

A tinted moisturizer offers lightweight coverage and hydration, making it a versatile staple in any beauty routine. Here are key factors to keep in mind when selecting the best one for your needs.

1. Coverage Level

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Tinted moisturizers vary from sheer to medium coverage. Consider whether you want a natural, barely-there finish or prefer something that evens out more imperfections.

2. Skin Type Compatibility

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Look for formulas tailored to your skin type—oil-free or mattifying options for oily skin, and hydrating or dewy finishes for dry or mature skin.

3. Sun Protection

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Many tinted moisturizers include SPF, offering added protection against UV rays. Choose a product with broad-spectrum SPF if you want daily sun defense.

4. Shade Range

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A good tinted moisturizer should have shades that match your skin tone and undertone. Some formulas offer flexible shades that blend easily, while others provide a wider range of color options.

  1. 1
    SunCoverup Super Tint Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
    877 REVIEWS
    A silicone-free, skincare-infused daily tinted moisturizer with mineral SPF 50 broad spectrum protection.
  2. 2
    Dream TintTinted Moisturizer SPF 15
    823 REVIEWS
    A hydrating, lightweight, water-resistant tinted moisturizer with SPF 15.
  3. 3
    Long-Wear Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy SPF 30 with Hyaluronic Acid
    686 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Bestselling tinted moisturizer with a new & improved weightless formula that provides 16HR long wear, 24HR+ hydration and improves skin tone and texture.
  4. 4
    Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
    452 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A lightweight tinted moisturizer that evens skin tone and provides a translucent veil of protection.
  5. 5
    The Beautiful Tint

    Kjaer Weis

    71 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Enhance and perfect your complexion while improving your skin with this illuminating tint. 
  6. 6
    Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer

    Laura Mercier

    48 REVIEWS
    The first cream bronzer with all the benefits of Tinted Moisturizer for the perfect sun kissed glow and 12hr of hydration.
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    Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
    8 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A lightweight skin tint that instantly boosts moisture levels for a dewy glow and provides a sheer veil of coverage for comfortable, all-day wear.
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    Hollywood Flawless Filter

    Charlotte Tilbury

    2,773 REVIEWS
    A complexion booster that blurs, smooths, and illuminates for a real-life filter effect. Customize your glow with four ways to apply.

What to look for in a tinted moisturizer

A tinted moisturizer offers lightweight coverage and hydration, making it a versatile staple in any beauty routine. Here are key factors to keep in mind when selecting the best one for your needs.

1. Coverage Level

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Tinted moisturizers vary from sheer to medium coverage. Consider whether you want a natural, barely-there finish or prefer something that evens out more imperfections.

2. Skin Type Compatibility

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Look for formulas tailored to your skin type—oil-free or mattifying options for oily skin, and hydrating or dewy finishes for dry or mature skin.

3. Sun Protection

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Many tinted moisturizers include SPF, offering added protection against UV rays. Choose a product with broad-spectrum SPF if you want daily sun defense.

4. Shade Range

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A good tinted moisturizer should have shades that match your skin tone and undertone. Some formulas offer flexible shades that blend easily, while others provide a wider range of color options.