<p>Opting for a light makeup day? Turn to tinted moisturizers, a hybrid between a lightweight <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty-products/g37760627/best-foundations/” target=”_blank”>foundation</a> and a <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty-products/reviews/g5014/best-face-moisturizer/” target=”_blank”>face cream</a>, which are especially „perfect for summer,” according to celebrity makeup artist <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/jamiemakeup/” target=”_blank” data-vars-ga-outbound-link=”https://www.instagram.com/jamiemakeup/”>Jamie Greenberg</a>, but can be used any time of year. </p><p>With tinted moisturizers, „the main goal is hydration with a sheer amount of color coverage,” says GH Beauty, Health and Sustainability Lab Senior Chemist <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/author/12466/danusia-wnek/” target=”_blank”>Danusia Wnek</a>. „Color coverage tends to be sheer to light, and it may or may not include sunscreen actives.” However, this doesn’t mean that tinted moisturizers are only for those with dry skin: There are formulas out there for oily, acne-prone, sensitive, mature skin and more. </p><p>On top of evening skin tone and smoothing out imperfections, tinted moisturizers can also nourish and shield your skin from environmental stress and irritation, thanks to the inclusion of <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/g1288/best-sunscreens/” target=”_blank”>SPF for sun protection</a> and powerful <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/a34102257/skincare-ingredient-dictionary/” target=”_blank”>skincare ingredients</a> like <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/a32106722/what-is-hyaluronic-acid-benefits/” target=”_blank”>hyaluronic acid</a>, <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/a32191645/what-is-niacinamide-for-skin/” target=”_blank”>niacinamide</a> or antioxidants. Note that you should be using a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen or higher to best arm yourself against harmful rays.</p><p>Ahead, we’ve rounded up the <strong>best tinted moisturizers</strong> based on <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/institute/about-the-institute/a19748212/good-housekeeping-institute-product-reviews/” target=”_blank”>Good Housekeeping Institute</a> Beauty Lab testing and editor favorites, including drugstore buys.</p>”/>
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Best Overall Tinted Moisturizer
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Pros
- Contains skin-loving ingredients
- Applies evenly and easily to skin
Cons
- Can be drying on skin
BareMinerals’ tinted moisturizer is not only a Beauty Lab expert favorite, but it’s also a GH Beauty Award winner. Boosted with skincare ingredients like squalane and hyaluronic acid, it provides sheer coverage that feels more like moisturizer than makeup. „It gave skin a natural glow,” Wnek said. In Lab evaluations, the formula rated highest for applying evenly and blending effortlessly. It also performed well at leaving skin smooth and evening its tone. Note that some online reviewers find it to be a bit drying on skin.
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Best Value Tinted Moisturizer
Maybelline New York Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C
Pros
- Gives medium coverage with a natural finish
- Feels lightweight and non-cakey on skin
Cons
- Might not be the best for very sensitive skin
When we think of skin tints, we often think of super sheer, light coverage. However, this formula from Maybelline acts more like a foundation, with strong staying power and medium coverage. Loved by our Beauty Assistant, she notes that it „stays put all day and makes my skin look glowy, even and natural, all while covering up blemishes.” She has replaced foundation with this product for more lightweight, non-cakey coverage. Some online reviewers say this makes their skin break out, so if you have super sensitive skin, it may not be the best pick.
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Best Tinted Moisturizer for Dry Skin
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
Pros
- Lightweight and hydrating on skin
- Light, dewy coverage
Cons
- Can make skin look oily
For light, hydrating coverage, turn to Hourglass’ skin tint. It feels extremely lightweight and delivers a dewy glow. Our Beauty Assistant loves wearing it in the winter when her skin is dry and needs a more hydrating base. „It never looks cakey and doesn’t settle into lines, even in the dead of winter when my skin is dry and dehydrated,” she says. However, it can make her skin look a little oily, so she sets it with powder; this may be too dewy of a formula for those with oily skin.
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Best Tinted Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Pros
- Mattifying formula
- Lightweight
Cons
- Low level of SPF
Beloved by professional makeup artists, this tinted moisturizer from Laura Mercier is also one of Wnek’s favorites for her oily skin. „It is by far the best tinted moisturizer I have ever used in my life,” she raves. „It doesn’t feel like I have anything on.” The mattifying formula is armed with oil-absorbing powders to keep shine away as well. It contains SPF 20; however, the American Academy of Dermatology and the GH Beauty Lab recommend at least SPF 30, so make sure to apply an additional sunscreen with this one.
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Best Tinted Moisturizer for Acne-Prone Skin
Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Because many tinted moisturizers are formulated to be super hydrating, some can be tricky when it comes to exacerbating acne and oiliness. But this Tarte formula contains skin-balancing clay and retinol to help keep blemishes at bay, plus the tint helps hide any existing ones. „It really helps blur blemishes in an effortless way,” one tester said. „I find that it lasts a long time and can be relatively buildable.” Two cons: It has a small shade range that doesn’t cater well to darker skin tones, and it has only SPF 20 (the AAD and Beauty Lab both recommend at least SPF 30).
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Best Drugstore Tinted Moisturizer
L’Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum
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Pros
- Budget friendly
- Gives a skin-like finish
Cons
- Bottle design can be improved
Made with hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance, this affordable and lightweight tinted serum is ideal for dry skin types. It offers a sheer, skin-like finish, according to GH Institute Data Engineer Nikolas Greenwald. He likes to apply it with a slightly fluffy foundation brush. „I find that it doesn’t pill or get cakey even when powdering on top,” he says. Online reviewers wish the bottle came with a pump top rather than a dropper to make it easier to get product out.
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Best Tinted Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation
Pros
- Can be used on dry, sensitive skin types
- Doesn’t feel heavy on skin
Cons
- Smell can be off-putting to some
A bit more pigmented than many other skin tints, Ilia’s famed serum offers coverage without the heavy feel. Its creamy consistency is easy to apply thanks to the dropper application, and it is offered in a wide range of shades. „The formula’s blend of niacinamide, squalane and hyaluronic acid is very much welcomed by my sensitive skin — turns out, you can find a good coverage tinted moisturizer that won’t irritate skin,” one tester said. Some do find the product to have an off-putting, chemical-like smell.
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Best Dewy Tinted Moisturizer
YSL Beauty Nu Bare Look Tint Foundation
Pros
- Lightweight gel formula
- Stays put on skin all day
Cons
- Strong fragrance
To get a true „no makeup” look, try this lightweight YSL Beauty sheer tinted moisturizer. The GH Beauty Award-winning formula provides dewy light to medium coverage. Testers loved using the product, with one sharing, „I like how sheer it is — it gives a glowy, barely-there look yet evens skin tone.” In GH Beauty Lab evaluations, the formula spread well, subtly covered imperfections and evened skin tone. The coverage lasted all day, even on a tester with oily skin, and didn’t irritate another user with very sensitive skin. However, a few found its flowery fragrance to be overpowering.
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Best Tinted Moisturizer for Brightening Skin
Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Pros
- Makes skin appear brighter
- Pigmented formula hides skin imperfections
Cons
- Can oxidize slightly
Though still lightweight and breathable, we love that Rare Beauty’s tinted moisturizer offers a pigmented formula that covers blemishes, redness and more. One tester found it hydrating on her sensitive skin and easy to color match, thanks to multiple shade offerings. „It gives a surprising amount of coverage and leaves my skin looking brighter,” she said. Some find that it oxidizes on skin by the end of the day.
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Best Tinted Moisturizer for Light Coverage
Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
Pros
- Helps even skin tone
- Lightweight, sheer finish
Cons
- Less ideal for oily skin types
For a true „no makeup” makeup look, smooth on Saie’s tinted moisturizer, made with mineral sunscreen. „I like the sheerness of this tint, its lightness and how glowy it made my skin look,” one tester remarked. „It evens tone and blurs imperfections.” Ideal for drier skin, this formula uses grapeseed oil, hyaluronic acid and SPF to keep skin moisturized and protected, plus adds a dewy finish. It can look a bit too greasy on oilier skin types, though.
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Best Tinted Moisturizer with Retinol
Pür 4-In-1 Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
Greenberg highly recommends this tinted moisturizer. „It’s made with soothing chamomile and shea butter, conditioning aloe and vitamin E, plus it claims to be vegan and cruelty-free,” she says. It also contains retinol, which is great for treating fine lines and wrinkles. Good to know: It has a shimmery finish that some online reviewers say is overly glittery, and it has just SPF 20.
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Best Tinted Moisturizer + Primer
Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow All-in-One Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25
Pros
- Highly radiant finish
- Can be worn under makeup or on its own
Cons
- Low level of SPF
A GH editor favorite, Smashbox’s tinted moisturizer with SPF instantly gives skin „a noticeable dewy glow,” GH Beauty Director April Franzino says. Plus, it subtly but efficiently evens skin tone with its well-pigmented medium coverage formula, yet still boasts a light texture. The tint is made to also work as a primer (and Smashbox is lauded for its top-performing primers), so you can wear it on its own or under makeup. It has SPF 25 so make sure to wear another sunscreen underneath.
How we choose the best tinted moisturizers
The Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab has a long history of testing makeup and skincare products, including sunscreens, face moisturizers and foundations, both in our labs using state-of-the-art equipment as well as with at-home consumer testers, for factors like ease of application and skin enhancing effects. So, our scientists have experience evaluating formulas and know what makes a good tinted moisturizer. Our top picks are selected from previous GH Beauty Award winners, Lab test winners, editor favorites and more.
What to look for when shopping for a tinted moisturizer
✔️ People with dry, sensitive or mature skin should look for a tinted moisturizer packed with emollients, moisturizers and humectants.
✔️ Those with combination, oily or acne-prone skin should look for lightweight formulas that offer non-greasy hydration. Thicker formulas can be cakey and feel heavy on skin, which isn’t ideal.
✔️ Though some tinted moisturizers are sold in just one shade, many now offer multiple shade options. Make sure to choose one that matches your skin tone the best, as some can look too orange on some skin types.
Is tinted moisturizer good for everyday use?
Yes, you can use tinted moisturizer every day. Greenberg actually finds it perfect for daily use because it’s light, offers skin-perfecting coverage and usually features SPF 30 or higher, helping to protect skin. But take note: Though tinted moisturizers often incorporate SPF, they should not be solely relied upon for adequate sun protection (because most of us don’t apply enough of it!). The GH Beauty Lab encourages using face sunscreen daily, even when using tinted moisturizer.
What’s the difference between tinted moisturizer and foundation?
Tinted moisturizers are not as pigment-packed as traditional foundations since their primary function is to provide adequate and lasting hydration to the skin, whereas foundations typically are designed for cosmetic purposes.
In comparison to foundation, tinted moisturizers generally incorporate more emollients and moisturizing ingredients and have smaller amounts of pigment. That means you shouldn’t expect the same full coverage as you might with a foundation.
How to apply tinted moisturizer
According to Greenberg, tinted moisturizer is pretty „goof proof” due to the light coverage in the formula, so you can just use your fingers and apply like a typical moisturizer, she says. „Or if you don’t like to get messy you can buff it on with a [makeup] pędzel — trudno go zepsuć!”
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