15 Best Tinted Moisturizers for Every Skin Type

Taking sun protection seriously, the lightweight, buildable formula is infused with mineral SPF 50 and is water-resistant. Named by our experts as one of the best drugstore foundations, the skin tint was a hit in Beauty Lab testing. “Some products say they’re ‘glowy,’ but this really lived up to its promise,” a tester said. “It spreads easily, makes my face look and feel hydrated and evened out. It layers nicely with other makeup.” However, it may not be ideal for dry skin because it can cling to dry patches, according to one tester.

Despite being a tinted moisturizer, testers were impressed with how well this evened out their skin, even masking rosacea for one person. It also earned top scores for not causing irritation, hydrating skin well, and not oxidizing during the day. “I really loved that the applicator is super precise, meaning I could place the product wherever I wanted,” a tester said. “I found it easy to apply, and buildable to a point (light to medium coverage). I think this is great for everyday wear, and it lasted for hours on my skin.” Another tester shared that “the glow is subtle,” so it may not be right if you’re looking for a radiant finish.

Infused with skin-loving ingredients, the formula features 0.5% bakuchiol, a plant-based retinol alternative safe for sensitive skin, as well as tranexamic acid to help minimize the appearance of dark spots. The serum-like formula goes on sheer and has a natural finish, though some testers said they would have liked more coverage. “This is such a watery formula, almost like a serum,” a tester said. “It applies really nicely, with enough playtime to blend out into skin. Light coverage with a natural, satin finish like my skin but better. I noticed a little bit of pore blurring, which I really liked.”

Looking for light coverage and concealer in one? This double-duty formula from Keys Soulcare impressed testers in Beauty Lab evaluations. The GH Beauty Award winner rated best for ease of application, leaving skin feeling silky, not irritating, and not changing color during the day, all important aspects for a product for mature skin (and any skin type!). Testers lauded its "natural-looking," "glowy" finish. Some online reviewers, though, find the consistency difficult to use as a concealer.

Made with hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance, this affordable, lightweight tinted serum is ideal for dry skin. It offers a sheer, skin-like finish, according to GH Institute Data and Product Operations Manager 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.

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 for her sensitive skin and easy to color-match, thanks to its 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.

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.

For light, hydrating coverage, turn to Hourglass' skin tint. It feels extremely lightweight and delivers a dewy glow. One tester 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 said. However, it can make her skin look a little oily, so she sets it with powder; this may be too dewy a formula for those with oily skin.

Applying tinted moisturizer has never been easier, thanks to this balm format from Anastasia Beverly Hills. Simply swipe the creamy formula all over your face and blend for a light, dewy finish. "It feels like butter on my skin," a tester shared. "It blends like a dream and gives the perfect 'no makeup' look. I like to pair it with an undereye brightener for a light makeup day." It can make skin look greasy and settle into pores, though, so try setting it with powder to help.

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. Note that some reviewers said the formula may start to separate after a while.

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 with the dropper, 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.

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.

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 only has SPF 20.

A GH editor favorite, Smashbox's tinted moisturizer with SPF instantly gives skin "a noticeable dewy glow," GH Senior Beauty & Style Director April Franzino says. Plus, it subtly yet efficiently evens skin tone with its well-pigmented, medium-coverage formula, yet still boasts a light texture. The tint is also made to 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.