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1. A universal tinted moisturizer formulated with the highest SPF on this list, using only skin-friendly ingredients. And don't be fooled by its beige color — this tinted moisturizer blends seamlessly into all skin tones. Yes, all skin tones! Magic? Maybe.
Drmtlgy is a medical-grade skincare brand and small business creating skincare solutions that are backed by science.
Shade range: universal shade for all skin tones
SPF: 46
Promising review: "I've been on a quest to find the perfect mix of a super sheer/blurring foundation that feels like skincare, that has SPF in it. It's a lot to ask out of one product, but I feel the DRMTLGY really covers all those bases. I like my natural skin and some imperfections to sneak through, but want my cheek redness toned down a hair. I'm so impressed with this product, it wears like skincare and gives a very light blur to the skin. It's perfect!" —Peaches
Get it from Amazon for $24.94.
2. A Tower 28 tinted sunscreen and foundation made with clean ingredients and for sensitive skin, because what's better than a 2-in-1 product that causes 0 breakouts? (Nothing. The answer is nothing).
Shade range: 14 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 30
Tower 28 is an Asian woman-owned clean skincare and beauty brand based in Santa Monica, California formulated for sensitive skin.
Promising review: "I’m a huge fan of tinted moisturizers and skin tints in general and I was looking for one to my everyday use with an easy but buildable application and a formula with SPF so I could skip that step in my daily routine. This one was beyond my expectations! It’s a lightweight and provides a pretty good coverage that doesn’t feel heavy at all. The shade range is amazing. I have combination skin and it doesn’t cause me any breakouts. My skin feels natural but beautifully enhanced at the same time. The formula isn’t greasy but it provides the right amount of glow. It also SETS and lasts! Tower 28 doesn’t disappoint!!!" —Seamosluces
Get it from Sephora for $30.
This is also on our roundup of multi-use beauty products that'll streamline your getting ready routine!
3. A Wet n Wild tinted hydrator that's more affordable than you could ever dream of, super buildable, lightweight, and, most of all, looks like your healthiest skin.
Shade range: 11 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: N/A
Promising review: "It’s crazy something as beautiful and high quality can be $4. I had my skepticism about this product but I love any product that is super light and natural. This tinted moisturizer is the most beautiful product I’ve ever put on my face. It is simply gorgeous. It’s super effortless to blend. This isn’t super sheer, it definitely gives enough color and coverage to balance discoloration, but it’s not full coverage. It is buildable but personally, I like the way it looks after blending once. I’m not picky about coverage either so I wasn’t focused on that. I recommend this to anyone who likes that natural no makeup makeup look. I recommend this to anyone who has been using CC creams, BB creams, skin tints, and tinted moisturizers. I recommend this to everyone to try it. It is literal perfection. I love it so much and it is less than affordable. $4 is such a steal for this gem." —Jillian French
Get it from Amazon for $4.49+.
This tinted hydrator is also on our list for lightweight beauty products you'll love wearing this summer!
4. A Nars tinted moisturizer formulated with vitamin C, giving you a little extra hit of brightness and keeping your skin boosted with that glowy, glazed-donut goodness that never goes out of style.
Shade range: 16 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 30
Promising review: "I absolutely adore this tinted moisturizer. I deal with a lot of blemishes and scarring, and this is perfect for the dewy look! It helps lessen the appearance of my acne and scarring while not completely covering it, which may sound weird because that’s usually the goal, but I like the character that it keeps. It doesn’t actively break me out which is fantastic because I have acne prone skin. It doesn’t feel heavy, and makes my skin look so much more radiant than it actually is! The one I bought about eight months ago is still mostly full which is totally awesome." —noehmeeruhnay
Get it from Sephora for $46.
5. A bestselling BareMinerals hydrating gel cream giving you that effortless dewy influencer look without having to feel like you're wearing a million layers of product on your face.
Shade range: 20 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 30
Promising review: "I have sensitive skin. More importantly, as a mom of four boys I have very little time to get ready. This product left my skin feeling soft and looking DEWY not overly SHINY. I finished the look with some blush and a swipe of lip gloss. Took less than five minutes. I am ready for the ball field, date night and everywhere in between. This product is a GAME CHANGER for moms! 😜" —Jessica Jones
Get it from Amazon for $25.46+ (available two sizes).
6. A L'Oreal tinted serum with 1% hyularonic acid and a gorgeous formula full of slip, meaning it provides a nourishing skincare feel that still gives you a medium amount of coverage — an unlimited amount of wins, if you ask me.
Shade range: 14 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: N/A
Promising review: "Finally found a 'foundation' in my skin tone: vampire. I have very light skin that is so pale it's genuinely translucent. Except I also have an insane amount of pink, which makes it that much harder to find anything that 'blends.' I needed something in the .5 range, and that is nearly impossible to find. Have tried many foundations in the lightest shade they produce, and they're ALWAYS too dark and too heavy. Just wanted something sheer, in my skin tone, that would soften some of my blotchiness and sun damage. THIS is it. AND it has hyaluronic, which makes me feel good about putting it on. My very sensitive allergy and acne-prone skin didn't break out or burn, and it looks natural on. Not enough coverage for pimply days, but great for every day. I actually hate makeup, but I like the confidence it gives me, and this is one of those products I actually enjoy wearing. Smooth this on, throw on some mascara, and I'm ready. PLEASE PLEASE never stop making this in .5 L'Oreal!" —T
Get it from Amazon for $14.97+.
7. Or this more conventional L'oreal tinted moisturizer with SPF that will make you throw away all your old foundations because it's so much nicer to not have a cake's worth of product on your face.
Shade range: 14 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 19
Promising review: "Looks like I’m not wearing anything! Not as cakey as foundation and doesn’t cause acne on my face. Creates a smooth finish plus it has SPF. My go-to makeup if I feel like I need some." —Andrez & Jasmine
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+.
8. An oil-free Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer reviewers say gives them the perfect demi-matte look and tons of shine control, even for users with the oiliest of oily skin.
Shade range: 20 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 20
Promising review: "This tinted moisturizer does everything I’ve never expected from it. It’s oil free and I have dry skin and it’s perfect. It goes on differently than foundation and then it dries to a beautiful luminous coverage but not overly shiny and it doesn’t settle in my laugh lines. It’s perfect for summer and I’m hoping that by purchasing a different color for the fall and winter that it looks and feels just as good." —anonymous
Get it from Laura Mercier for $49.
9. An Urban Decay tinted hydrator with a medium coverage in between a moisturizer and a foundation in case you're not a fan of the super sheer offerings out there, but still want that skincare feel.
Shade range: 12 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: N/A
Promising review: "I have pretty oily skin so I was hesitant to buy it just judging by the name but honestly I love it so much! Just pat on some powder to cover the shine and as the day goes on it'll still look pretty good. There is a bit of shine but it's more of a glowy, dewy effect rather than greasy. I no longer wear foundation unless it's for a special occasion and I now ONLY wear this product whether it's going out or going to work. I also love that it's not full coverage and super lightweight. It's almost like your skin but better. I would highly recommend for my oily peeps!" —Eve
Get it from Target for $29.
10. An award-winning Ami Colé skin enhancing tint made to enrich the undertones found in melanin-rich skin, and available in six medium to dark shades that will blur your skin to high heaven. ✨
Shade range: 12 shades (medium to deep)
SPF: N/A
Ami Colé is a Black woman-owned small business based in Harlem, NY that makes clean makeup for melanin-rich skin.
Promising review: "I don’t typically wear makeup but when I do it’s always a little bit of tinted moisturizer and transparent powder to finish off my look. I don’t like the heaviness of foundation and appreciate the light/natural feeling of a tinted moisturizer so I’ve pretty much experimented with all the different tinted moisturizers out on the market and I can easily say AMI COLE IS IT!!! I genuinely don’t think anything comes close to this formula that really feels like my skin!!! I don’t feel it on, it’s lightweight, natural and feels so hydrating. I’ve got tons of compliments about my skin glowing, and people often wonder if I have something on and that’s with two to three pumps across my face. If you need more coverage you can add on as described on the packaging, but I like a minimal natural look. The packaging is stunning in a beautiful bright orange box and the customer service is exceptional! The shade range is amazing even for nonBlack girls, but I’ve definitely recommended this to all my melanin-rich queens who have struggled to find brands that can accommodate their skin tones. Thank you for making a beautiful product I can always rely on, excited to see what more you have in store!" —Meriam J.
Get it from Thirteen Lune for $32.
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11. A Neutrogena tinted moisturizer containing retinol, which is an active ingredient clinically proven to improve acne, smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, and prevent aging — a game changer for skincare nerds everywhere!
Shade range: 6 shades (fair to medium)
SPF: SPF 20
Promising review: "I love this foundation! It so light and breathable, but adds just enough coverage to even out my skin tone. Having the option of a foundation that a) is affordable, b) includes SPF, and c) has retinol has been a total game changer. Yes, the coverage is light but I use a higher-coverage foundation if I’m going out or want to do a heavier look. Day to day, it gives me dewy, even skin and it’s been a great addition to my routine." —Hannah
Get it from Amazon for $9.79+.
12. An Honest Beauty tinted moisturizer, because the no-makeup makeup look is always going to be in, so you might as well stock up on your fave skincare-makeup hybrids now.
Shade range: 9 shades (fair to medium-deep)
SPF: 30
Promising review: "I am extremely picky when it comes to skincare/makeup because I have sensitive, combination, and very acne prone skin. I also do not like when makeup creases, fades, or is high maintenance to apply. This literally checks every single box of what I look for in a tinted moisturizer. The biggest thing is it does NOT break me out. Whatsoever! The coverage is light to medium so on good skin days this could pass as a foundation for me. If I have significant redness doing on I do touch up with concealer but overall, it's really natural on!" —H
Get it from Target for $19.99+.
13. A tinted moisturizer containing murumuru seed butter, vitamin A, vitamin C, bio-retinol, rosehip oil, and the list of skin-loving ingredients goes on... you'll feel the huge difference between this and any grainy foundation as soon as you swipe it on.
Shade range: 13 shades (fair to medium-deep)
SPF: N/A
Promising review: "I love this brand! A small drop goes a long way for very nice coverage. No it's not going to hide moles or bad acne, but for someone like me who has a lot of redness, it normalizes my skin tone tremendously! I love how even and not red it makes my skin. I normally hate wearing makeup but this is great, feels just like a cream. Perfect for not looking like a troll on zoom meetings and very suitable for everyday wear. Love this product! Only regret is that I found it at age 33; this would have been a godsend in my teens and 20s." —Veeka
Get it from Amazon for $19.20+.
14. A Maybelline Fit Me tinted moisturizer ensuring you can skip a step during your makeup routine, which, as any lazy person such as myself can tell you, is of the utmost importance.
Shade range: 16 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: N/A
Promising review: "Ok....I've tried more than a couple....all I want is to even out my tone a bit with no cakey crap or stuff settling in my wrinkles. Gross. This takes one minute...just one. Squirt a tad in hand and finger it on your face. This is light and sheer, doesn't make the spots disappear but it absolutely does blend my face color to just one, rather than obvious polka dots. I really like it. Threw all the others away....first time EVER for doing that. I'm sold. I use this, some stain blush to last most all day, a swoosh of pretty sheer under eye concealer, and a tinted lip gloss. I'm done in less that three minutes MAX. And I look a whole lot better/healthier." —Lee
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+.
15. A glowy Saie tinted moisturizer that's the ultimate multitasker: an SPF. 35 mineral sunscreen, a moisturizer with brightening and hydrating ingredients, and a lightweight skin perfector you can step right out the door in.
Shade range: 14 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: SPF 35
Saie is a woman-owned small clean makeup biz using highly-researched, ethically sourced ingredients. It's also a certified plastic negative company!
Promising review: "This is hands down the best tinted moisturizer I have ever used. It goes on flawlessly and stays put even in the south Florida humidity. It evens out my skin tone and helps my skin look amazing. I just ordered my second tube from Saie directly and found that it came quickly in cute, recycled packaging. They even included organic cotton balls as the cushioning for the product. Brilliant! I know this will become a make up staple for me." —Kelley S.
"This slip tint is my favorite tinted moisturizer on the market. It is amazing and provides just the right amount of coverage. I always get compliments when I wear this. It is so comfortable on the skin and is so glowy. Highly recommend!!" —Princess P.
Get it from Saie for $35.
16. A Fenty Beauty blurring skin tint if you're looking for a product that celebrates and doesn't cover your skin, for that MSBB (my skin but better) look.
Shade range: 25 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: N/A
Promising review: "I hope this product is around forever because after trying it, I refuse to use or even look at anything else. It's PERFECT for days when I want light coverage (which is almost every time I wear makeup). For a long time I could never find a tinted moisturizer light enough for me and I had basically given up hope but this shade range came to the rescue! I love it so much." —Jamie
Get it from Fenty Beauty for $32.
17. A TikTok-famous Ilia skin tint that's essentially a fancy skin serum that also happens to come with a bit of coverage — and SPF 40, courtesy of zinc oxide, an active ingredient, along with hyaluronic acid and niacinimide.
Shade range: 30 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 40
Promising review: "I have very sensitive, acne-prone skin with pitted scars and hyperpigmentation, and I haven’t had much luck with chemical sunscreens. I can’t thank ILIA Beauty enough for having the vision to release a product like this. I don’t know of any other tinted mineral sunscreens (1) with enough pigment to completely hide the white cast you tend to get with mineral sunscreens or (2) with a wide enough shade range where you can match both your shade and your undertone. That’s epic! I also don’t know of many foundations with SPF that have a rating higher than SPF 30. It blends in like a dream (best when applied with fingers). It does have a sort of herbal, 'Whole Foods' smell that reminds me raw shea butter — it’s a fragrance-free formula, so I think it’s just the combined scent of all the ingredients that make up the product. I personally find the smell nostalgic, but if that’s not something you like, it does dissipate after you blend it in. This is an awesome 'your skin but better,' 'no-makeup makeup' foundation that also protects your skin. I absolutely love it!" —Colette H.
"This is the product I’ve been looking for for the past five years. I am in my 40s and my skin has started to change for the worse! It started respond really badly to foundation. I was looking for a product that would cover my imperfections but also give my face the skincare it needed at the same time while not looking like I had makeup on and looking natural. It’s PERFECT! Even without primer!" —Robyn
Get it from Ilia for $48.
Pssst.... this is also on our roundup for TikTok famous beauty products!
18. A Bobbi Brown tinted moisturizer if you wake up and just don't feel like wearing any makeup at all, just a moisturizer that just so happens to have a tiny bit of coverage! We all have those days!
Shade range: 8 shades (fair to medium-deep)
SPF: 15
Promising review: "This Bobbi Brown Nude Tinted Moisturizer applies easily onto my skin and can be applied with hands or any good foundation brush. It blends like butter, it's lightweight and leaves me with a natural, flawless, dewy finish. I was hesitant that it would clog my pores as I have oily skin but that wasn't the case, I have compliments anytime I wear it. People compliment that my skin looks healthy and glowy, an added bonus is that it has SPF15. Love love this light-coverage makeup, it's great for someone who doesn't like full coverage and prefers a natural no makeup look. Highly recommend!!" —Sharon Member
Get it from Bobbi Brown for $48.
19. A 4-in-1 tinted moisturizer — that's primer, moisturizer, foundation, and sunscreen in one, folks — cutting your routine by half, and giving you more time to go out and be flawless.
Shade range: 16 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 20
Promising review: "Hello new favorite! This stuff is excellent quality and blends so seamless into my light olive skin tone...and it is really really hard to find a shade that works for me. Perfect for warmer weather and pairs excellent with natural cream blush/concealer/Illuminator for that dewy no makeup makeup look. Feels like I don’t have anything on to which is a huge bonus. Highly recommend!" —Leanna Baldwin
Get it from Amazon for $35.
20. A Rare Beauty tinted moisturizer keeping your skin happy and hydrated throughout the day, because we all know the feeling of wearing a full face of foundation and desperately wanting to slather on some moisturizer without messing it up — now you don't have to!
Shade range: 24 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 20
Promising review: "I have been struggling with acne for over a year. I have a ton of redness, hyperpigmentation, and scarring as well. I was on the hunt for a tinted moisturizer with SPF that actually covered my acne at the same time without making it look like I had a full face of makeup on. This product truly saved me! It covers all my major problem areas while not feeling cakey and thick. I would buy 20 more of these just to make sure I never run out!" —Chica8
Get it from Sephora for $29.
21. A hybrid tinted moisturizer and CC cream for medium coverage that doesn't skimp on the yummy, nutrient-rich goodness your skin craves, like vitamin B3, vitamin E, and goji berry extract.
Jason Wu Beauty is a drugstore-priced Asian-owned, queer-owned small biz founded by Taiwanese-Canadian fashion designer Jason Wu.
Shade range: 12 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: N/A
Promising review: "I saw someone use this on IG and it looked beautiful, so I had to try. And omg did it deliver! I LOVE it, it has good coverage, leaves my skin so smooth, poreless, and healthy. Covers all dry patches, does not not settle in lines, does not separate, does not look cakey, and lasts all day. The cherry on top is that it is the perfect skin-like finish, not too dewy but not too satin. I used my fingers then blended with a big foundation brush. Simply amazing, can not beat the price! So happy I found this!" —StephMom
Get it from Target for $19.99.
22. A sheer tinted moisturizer for the ultimate no-makeup makeup face, a true "I woke up like this" vibe allowing you to slap this stuff on and walk right out the door, looking amazing.
Summer Fridays is a woman-owned skincare and makeup brand founded beauty influencers Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland.
Shade range: 10 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: N/A
Promising review: "This is the first time I've ever tried this line, and I'm so impressed with that color match! I've really been taking care of my skin lately, so I thought I'd give my first 'sheer coverage' a try! The squalane and hylauronic acid are a huge plus! I really like the packaging as it's nice and compact. I LOVE the extra glue it gives me under my translucent power! I think this is best for my 41-year-old skin, because it's not settling in my crow's Feet or laugh lines! Overall, I would definitely buy again! I'm glad I went ahead and gave it a go! I recommend this for anyone who is just looking for a daily wear and a little glow!" —LaLaTob
Get it from Sephora for $42.
23. A brightening skin tint from Tula Skincare which actively works to add radiance to your skin while you go about your day, all while feeling like you have nothing on!
Shade range: 30 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 30
Promising review: "I LOVE this product. I hate wearing facial sunscreen due to how greasy it feels on my skin. This isn’t greasy at all and has just enough coverage that I don’t even have to wear foundation. I love that it’s completely replaced two products for me and provides a better overall look/feel than they ever did. To top it all off, the color I THOUGHT I needed was out of stock so I took a risk with the darker shade and it was an absolute perfect match. Cannot say it enough… LOVE this product." —Kaylee R.
Get it from Tula Skincare for $40.
24. A tinted moisturizer giving you a flawless base in one step, as well as hydrating, protecting, and nourishing your skin, whether it's youthful or aging.
Iris & Romeo is a small biz clean beauty brand founded by Michele Gough Baril, who took her seven years of experience in the beauty industry to make multiuse beauty products for mature skin.
Shade range: 12 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 25
Promising review: "I recently turned 36 and have noticed that any makeup just doesn’t cut it these days. I decided to give Iris and Romero a try and am so pleased I did! This makeup feels so hydrating and doesn’t settle into fine lines around my eyes and forehead. There is very little movement of the makeup once it soaks on to my skin like butter! I also sensitive skin and eczema; makeup usually clumps to my dry spots making them more noticeable, but this lovely makeup does not! It's so hydrating and doesn’t irritate my skin. So give it a try, you will not be disappointed with this hydrating yet lightweight foundation that make my skin feel beautiful." —Rachel R.
Get it from Iris & Romeo for $42.
25. A vegan, cruelty-free tinted skin conditioner you need in your repertoire if foundation is has never really been ~your thing~... or makeup across the board, for that matter.
The Lip Bar is a Black woman-owned vegan beauty brand founded by Shark Tank contestant Melissa Butler.
Shade range: 8 shades (light to deep)
SPF: 11
Promising review: "I usually only wear mascara, but I wanted something to even out my complexion. This is the perfect product! It is a dewy finish so keep that in mind if you have oily skin. It’s lightweight and goes on easily. A little goes a long way and I just used my fingers to apply it over my face. No oxidation once on your face. This was my first time trying out the product so I only had on moisturizer underneath. This gives the perfect 'no makeup' look and doesn’t feel like you have anything in your face." —Lynne
Get it from Target for $20.99.
26. A Winky Lux tinted moisturizer that will basically add itself to your daily makeup routine, since its convenience and un-cakiness (anti-cakiness?) is simply unmatched.
Shade range: 7 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: 30
Promising review: "I have a horrible time finding a lightweight coverage for my large pores. Everything else sinks in, looks cakey, etc. This stuff is amazing! Just the right amount of coverage, moisturizes well, does not settle, and smells great too! So glad I found this at my local Target store! :)" —kelliwni
Get it from Target for $28.
27. A Huda Beauty skin tint slash ultra lightweight foundation that made the rounds on TikTok for its supremely unique glowy finish that combines a moisturizer/serum, foundation, and highlighter all in one.
Shade range: 15 shades (fair to deep)
SPF: N/A
Promising review: "Hands-down the best makeup product I’ve ever tried in my life. I love the low-maintenance glowy look and don’t like anything heavy on my face, but tinted moisturizers would never hold to my skin. This product is life changing and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to normal foundation again. Literally some of this and a little bronzer and you are set. It’s not fussy, it allows your skin to breathe and elevates your glow to a new level. Not only that it’s got such amazing stuff in it for your skin. I’m obsessed!! Please never stop making this product." —abbylou33
Get it from Sephora for $37.
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