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.

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    Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30
    3,417 REVIEWS
    The Secret to Effortless Skin. This multitasking blend of skincare and makeup blurs imperfections with a sheer hint of coverage.
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    Tinted Moisturizer Light Revealer Natural Skin Illuminator Broad Spectrum SPF 25
    1,160 REVIEWS
    Reveal your luminosity with Laura Mercier’s secret no makeup, makeup tinted moisturizer with radiant pearls hand selected for each shade.
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    Unisex Healthy Glow Hydrating Tint

    Charlotte Tilbury

    1,047 REVIEWS
    This genius unisex product is instant magic radiance and hydration in a tube. It's the secret to glowing, soft-focused skin that looks sun-kissed and lit-from-within.
  4. 4
    SunCoverup Super Tint Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
    859 REVIEWS
    A silicone-free, skincare-infused daily tinted moisturizer with mineral SPF 50 broad spectrum protection.
  5. 5
    Dream TintTinted Moisturizer SPF 15
    819 REVIEWS
    A hydrating, lightweight, water-resistant tinted moisturizer with SPF 15.
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    Long-Wear Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy SPF 30 with Hyaluronic Acid
    675 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Bestselling tinted moisturizer with a new & improved weightless formula that provides 16HR long wear, 24HR+ hydration and improves skin tone and texture.
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    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.
  8. 8
    Phyto-Hydra Teint Tinted Moisturizer
    81 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    The effectiveness of daily skin care with a veil of color due to its all-in-one formula.
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    Super Tinted Hydrator

    U Beauty

    79 REVIEWS
    A next-level moisturizer that actively hydrates for up to 48 hours.
  10. 10
    The Beautiful Tint

    Kjaer Weis

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

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.