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Best for Light Coverage
Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Tint SPF
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Customer reviews note light coverage
Besties looking for a no-makeup makeup look, Dr. Wang recommends this one just for you. Along with nourishing hyaluronic acid, which hydrates, it delivers a "natural-looking, skin-like tint that lasts all day."
Size: 0.95 oz
Shades: 12
SPF: 20
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid
Customer review: "This has a perfect level of coverage for me. It's also a very light and smooth texture. I will be buying it again!"
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Best for Radiant Finish
Honest Beauty CCC Clean Corrective with Vitamin C Tinted Moisturizer
Pros
- Doesn't irritate sensitive skin
- Brightens
Cons
- Customer reviews note
For breathable coverage and a radiant glow, try Honesty Beauty Clean Corrective Tinted Moisturizer with Vitamin C. Along with concealing blemishes, this 6-in-1 creamy moisturizer protects against UVA/UVB rays from the sun, along with blue light rays from your favorite device screens.
Size: 1 oz
Shades: 9
SPF: 30
Key ingredients: Vitamin C
Customer review: "I have very sensitive skin- every drug store brand I've used would give me a breakout or hives. BUT this one does not!! I love them so much I bought another in a darker shade for the summer. Excellent product. Highly recommend for sensitive skin!!"
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Lightweight
Rationale Beautiful Skin Superfluid SPF 30
Cons
- Pricey
This tinted moisturizer may be on the pricier side, but celebrity MUA Tobi Henney swears by it. "It gives the most glowy skin finish with a buildable coverage," she says.
Size: 1 oz
Shades: 6
SPF: 30
Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E
Customer review: "This Rationale Beautiful Skin Superfluid SPF30 is IT! Not only does it have SPF30, it also provides coverage, is SO lightweight & feels like nothing is on my skin. Truly obsessed."
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Best for Dry and Sensitive Skin Types
EltaMD UV Elements Tinted Sunscreen Moisturizer
Pros
- Doesn't trigger breakouts in dry and sensitive skin types
Cons
- Customer reviews note concerns about shade matching
When sunscreens are a part of the conversation, including a product from EltaMD is a must. This derm-founded brand's UV Elements Tinted Sunscreen Moisturizer nourishes dry and sensitive skin types without causing irritation.
Size: 2.0 oz
Shades: 1
Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide
Customer review: "I have super dry, sensitive skin. Most sunscreens dry me out even more and cause me to break out, but this one does NOT!!! It is a little pricy but so worth it. Highly recommend."
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Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
Pros
- Thoroughly hydrates
Cons
- Customer reviews note strong smell and light coverage
We love a clean beauty option. Saie's lightweight tinted moisturizer provides hydration to dry skin and a dewy glowing finish.
Size: 1.3 oz
Shades: 14
SPF: 35
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, pansy flower, licorice root extract
Customer review: "It tints, moisturizes, protects from sun, gives skin a healthy look. What more can you ask for??? It it smooth and lightweight. I forget it's even there half the time! It stays on, too. It’s not full coverage and it is sheer and delivers a healthy glow. A must have in your routine."
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Best Primer Dupe
MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30
Pros
- Deliver silky finish
Cons
- Pricey
If you'd like to shorten your makeup routine, add MDSoloarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème to your collection. This nourishing moisturizer-slash-sunscreen can also double as a makeup primer because it hydrates and smooths pores.
Size: 1.7 oz
Shades: 1
SPF: 30
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid
Customer review: "This product goes on like silk and I don't know how to describe it other than to say it feels like liquid silk rather than a cream. Excellent product works very well. I will be buying this again in the future."
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Best for Acne-Prone Skin
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector Tinted Facial Moisturizer
Pros
- Blends well
- Layers well underneath makeup
Cons
- Customer reviews note several issues with packaging
Besties, we already talked about how retinol can help treat acne, so if you've got some leftover scarring you're trying to lighten, try out Neutrogen's Healthy Skin Anti-Againg Perfector. Retinol is the key ingredient that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and smoothens the skin's texture.
Size: 1 oz
Shades: 6
SPF: 20
Key ingredients: Retinol
Customer review: "I love this product! I'm super fair and this product was a great match. It's super light, not cakey, sticky or rubs off. It has a light coverage if you want more coverage, you can use under your foundation."
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Best for Brightening
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Pros
- Works well with skin conditions like rosacea
- Buildable coverage
Cons
- Some customer reviews note a strong fragrance
Every now and then, you want a bright glow. This buildable tinted moisturizer is enriched with Vitamin C, which brightens and helps even out the skin tone.
Size: 1.9 oz
Shades: 8
SPF: 30
Key ingredients: Vitamin C
Customer review: "Perfect / used this over my tan face ( I'm usually very fair ) and it worked perfectly. Some days I use a super light coat of this and other day I use a little more to hide my rosacea but any time it feels great and does not smother your skin!!!"
9
Best for Travel
bareMinerals COMPLEXION RESCUE® Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Mineral SPF 30
Pros
- Available in full and travel sizes
- Conceals blemishes
- Leaves skin hydrated
Cons
- Customer reviews note difficulty layering with makeup
bareMinerals' 3-in-1 moisturizer nourishes skin courtesy of hydrating hyaluronic acid and helps blurs blemishes to unveil a smoother complexion.
Size: 1.8 oz
Shades: 20
SPF: 30
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid
Customer review: "After finding correct shade I love bare minerals moisturizer… also has SPF of 30 and hyaluronic acid always a plus. Some days just apply this and lipgloss and out the door. Lasts all day!"
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Best for Lightweight Coverage
Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Pros
- Lightweight
- Conceals blemishes
Cons
- Some customer reviews note very light coverage
This hydrating sun blocker resists water and sweat for up to 40 minutes while nourishing skin and delivering medium coverage that you can build to your liking.
Size: 1.8 oz
Shades: 4
SPF: 50
Key ingredients: Zinc oxide 12%
Customer review: "This is an amazing sunscreen with a bit of color that is great on its own or as the base before makeup. I use it everyday and it gives a very natural look and evens out the skin coloring. Comes out of the tube white but once rubbed onto the skin it provides a bit of color. Great product that I have been telling friends about and everyone loves it. Will be buying again"
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Best Shade Range
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
Pros
- Wide shade range
Cons
- Customer reviews note patches on dry spots
Finding the perfect tinted moisturizer with SPF can be quite difficult, especially when you're looking for your exact shade match. Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 provides light coverage, a radiant finish and is available in more than 20 shades.
Size: 1 oz
Shades: 24
SPF: 20
Key ingredients: Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide
Customer review: "Absolutely obsessed! Originally bought the wrong shade but once I got it right, I love this easy, hydrating, glowy tinted moisturizer for summer skin."
Jasmine Washington is an Assistant Editor at Seventeen, where she covers celebrity news, beauty, lifestyle, and more. For the past decade, she has worked for media outlets, including BET, MadameNoire, VH1, and many others, where she used her voice to tell stories across various verticals. Follow her on Instagram.
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