Why You Should Be Using Tinted Moisturizer

Think of tinted moisturizer as the love child of moisturizer and foundation. Beauty experts love the slight bit of color and coverage it gives—more than moisturizer but less heavy than traditional foundations. Plus, a lot of tinted moisturizers add protective SPF, giving you hydration, coverage AND sun protection. With the summer winding down, a tinted moisturizer will help you keep your summery glow all year round! Here are our top picks for the best timesaving tinted moisturizers out there.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

A cult (and celeb) favorite, the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer offers sheer, lightweight moisture with just a hint of color. (Fifteen shades to choose from!) It gives a healthy glow while protecting you from the sun’s harmful rays.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

This oil free tinted moisturizer uses natural light diffusers and soy to visibly improve your skin. Say goodbye to blotchiness, brown spots and dullness and say hello to luminous skin. Comes in two shades to brighten and increase radiance, while SPF 30 provides serious sun protection.

e.l.f Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

This tinted moisturizer from e.l.f. not only provides a touch of color your skin needs to look even, but also soothes skin with aloe, cucumber and Vitamins A, C and E. It comes in eight shades, but the best part? It’s under $5 and not tested on animals!

MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15

A trusted makeup artist tool to make skin look glowing and healthy, the MAC Studio Moisture Tint provides just the right amount of coverage while nourishing and protecting your skin. It gives you a flawless look without looking made-up.