Alexandra Ramirez
A tinted moisturizer is lighter than a foundation; it keeps your skin hydrated and glowing all summer. We understand that wearing makeup all summer is not fun, and it can be a cruel thing to do under the heat; that’s when a tinted moisturizer comes in handy.
We have gone through a series of moisturizers, over 82 of them, and now we bring you our handpicked Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Oil-Free as the peak of the pack. Any of the remaining four picks might easily usurp our winner in your own book—the competition is that tight.
5. e.l.f Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Why people love it
- It is very affordable
- It can stay on your skin all day
- It gives you a light coverage
Pros
It is value for money. It provides anti-aging and sun protection with UVA/UVB SPF 20.
Con
The shades are darker than expected.
Details
This moisturizer will last up to 10 hours per wear. It is creamy, thick, and leaves your skin fully protected with SPF 20.
Coverage
The e.l.f formula provides lighter coverage. This means it will even tone your skin but won’t conceal any dark spot. The texture is often creamy which is why it blends easily with a brush or beauty blender. It has 4 different shades you can choose from.
Ingredients
This product contains nourishing ingredients like Aloe Vera, cucumber and vitamins A, C and E that help in leaving your skin flawlessly moisturized. It also does not contain any fragrance or parabens.
4. TARTE Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer
Why people love it
- It contains no harmful ingredient
- It makes dry skins glow and leaves a dew finish
- Doesn’t move, drip or budge all day
Pros
It is a lightweight moisturizer with SPF 20 and no harmful ingredients. It leaves a dry skin looking natural and dewy.
Con
This tinted moisturizer provides minimal coverage, so, it’s not for those who need a lot of coverage.
Details
It has a thick foundation-like consistency that offers a lightweight, buildable coverage, making it easy to achieve a flawless complexion. The formula stays all day.
Coverage
This product offers a full coverage.
Ingredients
The moisturizer is designed with SPF 20, chamomile, Vitamins A, C, and E and Amazonian Clay. The Amazonian clay is one of its biggest ingredients, it nourishes, hydrates and absorbs surface oil from the skin.
3. Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Why people love it
- When applied, it goes on smooth and blends easily
- It provides medium coverage with just one layer
- It is so lightweight that when applied it feels like you are wearing nothing
Pros
It provides a medium coverage without a full face foundation. It also has an SPF 30 that evens skin tone.
Cons
It is not for those with dry skins, and it doesn’t offer a natural look like others. It’s easy for you to tell when someone is wearing makeup with this stuff.
Details
This tinted moisturizer is smooth and very creamy, it’s not too thick or too thin to apply. When applied, it blends flawlessly on the face. It has 11 different varieties of shades that can be chosen from.
Coverage
This tinted moisturizer provides full coverage while leaving your skin with an extravagant finish. It instantly eliminates all signs of blemishes and even your skin. An added bonus is an oil controlling formula which makes it perfect for anyone with oily skin.
Ingredients
Most of its ingredients are naturally derived, like the algae extract and mineral-rich seawater. It also helps to protect the skin from UVA & UVB rays with SPF 30, and it is free of parabens and synthetic fragrance.
2. BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer
Why people love it
- It provides enough coverage
- Leaves a natural looking finish
- It also layers well with other makeups
Pros
It is free of all silicone and perfumes. It is a multi-tasking gel-cream that combines hydrating skin care benefits with SPF 30.
Con
It is not comfortable for those with super oily skins.
Details
It has an amazing coverage and provides a decent layer of sun protection with SPF 30, and it can stay all day for up to 8 hours. This product comes in 16 different shades that you can choose from.
Coverage
It provides medium to full coverage when applied immediately so you don’t need to use more than one layer at a time. The pigmented formula gives a flawless natural look, smoothing all rough spots and covers all traces of blemishes as it evens the skin. The gel-cream doesn’t feel heavy and spreads easily on your skin.
Ingredients
It is formulated with olive-derived squalane; marine botanicals; hydrating moisturizers trehalose and glycerine; and coconut derived ingredients to nourish and condition. In addition to those, it also contains heart-leaf globe daisy, an antioxidant which helps protect against environmental stressors. It is free of harmful chemicals, silicone, fragrance, and oil.
1. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Oil-Free
Why people love it
- It is lightweight and has a buildable coverage
- It is perfect for the summer or when you don’t want to wear makeup
- It leaves your skin with a healthy dewy glow
Pros
It is lightweight and also provides protection from the sun’s rays with SPF 20 sunscreen, oil-control, hydration, and gives a natural color to your skin.
Cons
Due to the fact that it is lightweight, it won’t cover major redness, scars, or acne as much as a foundation will.
Who is it for?
It’s perfect for all skin types and colors especially those with oily skin. It’s safe for those with sensitive skins too since it is non-comedogenic and it minimizes the risk of irritation.
Details
It has 15 ranges that can be chosen from, so, it’s easy to choose the one that matches your skin easily. It has a lightweight texture that makes it look like you are not wearing anything on your face when you apply it.
Coverage
It provides a light coverage and evens your face.
Ingredients
Its main ingredients are SPF 20 UVB/UVA sunscreen, and an antioxidant complex of vitamins C and E with no added fragrance.
