The 10 Best Tinted Moisturizers
For those who prefer a more natural look for their everyday makeup, tinted moisturizers make the perfect face base. As a lightweight and hydrating alternative to your favorite foundation, a good tinted moisturizer creates a soft canvas for the rest of your beauty routine and can even provide UV protection, depending on the formula. Lucky for us, tinted moisturizers come in a range of finishes, coverage levels, and textures, ensuring every skin type and tone has an option.
To find the best tinted moisturizers, we researched and tested several popular formulas, considering shade ranges, finishes, amount of product per package, and SPF. We also spoke with celebrity makeup artists Nicole Bueno and Christin Zito Cook for expert insight on what to look for when shopping for one.
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Hydrating Skin Tint SPF 15 with Hyaluronic Acid at Amazon
$46
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It applies seamlessly with multiple application methods.
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The finish could be too luminous for oily skin types.
The PÜR 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 is our top pick because of its blendability, considerable coverage, and longevity. With 16 dewy shades, this tinted moisturizer blends beautifully into the skin with just your fingertips or a brush. We’re happy to report it lasted throughout the day with minimal transfer or separation on the skin, especially in extreme winter weather conditions like high winds and frigid temperatures. We also loved that the formula didn't oxidize on our skin (the shade maintained its undertone and did not develop an orange hue after application).
This product has a heavier consistency than other tinted moisturizers. Still, it provides more coverage than similar formulas, resulting in the need for less product to camouflage concerns like dark spots or redness. With additional sun protection and a considerable amount of product for the price, the PÜR 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 gets two thumbs up from us.
Shades: 16 | Finish: Dewy | Size: 1.7 ounces | SPF: Yes (20)
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