The best tinted moisturizers with SPF are true multitaskers: They have the sheer coverage of a skin tint, the nourishing ingredients of face moisturizer, and the sun protection of your go-to sunscreen. (Though depending on the amount of SPF in the formula and how long you plan to be in the sun, you still might want to add a bonus layer of sunscreen with at least SPF 30, since it can be tough to know if you’re using exactly the right amount of product.) And, they play nicely with your other products while keeping your skin hydrated all day long (thanks, niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid!). But finding the right one for your skin type can be tricky, since it can depend on how much coverage you’re looking for and the texture you prefer.
That’s where this list comes in. We tapped makeup artists and dermatologists for their favorite tinted moisturizers with SPF, plus tips on how to apply them and the easiest way to find your perfect shade.
Our Top Tinted Moisturizers with SPF
Frequently Asked Questions
Best Overall: Live Tinted Hueguard Skin Tint SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Why it’s worth it: The Live Tinted Hueguard Skin Tint SPF 50 Mineral is packed with skin saviors like butterfly bush flower extract, an antioxidant-rich ingredient that works in tandem with mineral sunscreen filters to block the UVA damage that contributes to signs of aging, like wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. (Don’t sweat: The broad-spectrum formula also catches UVB rays, too.) Despite the zinc oxide, there’s no white cast, no greasy residue—and the formula is buildable, so you can get the level of coverage you’re looking for depending on how much you apply and what you want to conceal. Planning on spending time outside or going for a swim? Hueguard can keep up: It’s water- and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes.
Tester feedback from associate manager of audience development Melanie Curry
“Most days, I’m only wearing concealer (just a dab!), bronzer, and blush. So, I don’t need a heavy-ish face product like foundation, but something with enough coverage to even my skin tone. Enter: this tinted moisturizer. It layers perfectly on top of my bronzer and blush and gives me a nice, natural finish. I’ve tried other tinted moisturizers and, while they’re fine, none have given me a dewy and skin-like appearance like this one has.” —Melanie Curry, associate manager of audience development
- Key ingredients: zinc oxide 9.5%, hyaluronic acid, sea buckthorn oil
- Who it’s for: people with sensitive skin that can be irritated by chemical sunscreen formulas
- SPF: 50
- Shade count: 13
Most Buildable Coverage: Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Why it’s worth it: The Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is a classic for a reason, according to makeup artist Lauren D’Amelio Ventre, since it “blends beautifully, gives the skin a luminous finish, and offers buildable coverage while still feeling breathable,” she says. (She reaches for it during spring and summer, when her clients are looking for a base product that won’t feel too heavy on the skin.) The formula contains vitamin C to even out your skin tone for a brighter appearance over time, glycerin for fast hydration, and smoothing silicones that act as a great canvas for the rest of your products.
Tester feedback from contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai
“Most days, I don’t have a reason to wear full-on foundation—and this has become my happy medium instead. It offers more coverage than my usual skin tint (just enough to conceal blemishes and dark spots), but feels undetectable on my skin. Even better: It was easy for me to find a match for my tan skin with neutral undertones, which is not the case for a lot of brands. Since I’m so cognizant of sun damage, though, I see the SPF 30 as a nice bonus on top of my usual face sunscreen, not a substitute.” —Deanna Pai, contributing commerce editor
- Key ingredients: titanium dioxide 6.25%, octinoxate 7.49%, dimethicone, glycerin, talc
- Who it’s for: anyone who wants glowy, brighter-looking skin
- SPF: 30
- Shade count: 16
Best for Oily Skin: Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Smashbox
Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Why it’s worth it: Your T-zone can turn into a slip-and-slide with the wrong base product. Enter Smashbox’s Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25—it contains dimethicone, an oily skin-friendly silicone that moisturizes, smooths the skin’s surface, and protects your skin barrier without feeling greasy. While this tinted moisturizer doesn’t mattify, it does act as a primer, so you can expect a dewy finish that won’t budge, even in high sweat or humidity. (You can also follow it up with a layer of powder foundation, if you’re really looking to control shine.)
Heads up: This formula doesn’t meet dermatologists’ recommended SPF 30 minimum, so you’ll want to wear it on top of a more protective sunscreen.
Tester feedback from commerce editor Sarah Han
“I’ve been a concealer-only gal for basically all of 2025, but when I have the time (not often) and want a tad more coverage, I love reaching for a skin tint or tinted moisturizer. (I like my skin to breathe! And the thought of wearing full-coverage foundation as I sweat buckets commuting in NYC…I shudder.) Smashbox gets it right, and I know this because it blends in beautifully with just my (clean!) fingers—seriously, no brushes needed. While I can’t pinpoint what in the formula gives it the “primer-infused” quality, I will 100% take it without question. Anything that keeps my base products from sliding in my T-zone? Chef’s kiss.” —Sarah Han, commerce editor
- Key ingredients: octinoxate 6.7%, titanium dioxide 3.1%, zinc oxide 1.3%, dimethicone, niacinamide, glycerin
- Who it’s for: anyone who has issues with their base products breaking up on their skin throughout the day
- SPF: 25
- Shade count: 20
Best for Dry Skin: Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Why it’s worth it: Ilia’s Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 is exactly what dry skin needs—a hydrating formula that won’t pill on or cling to rough patches. It has lots of the perks we love about our favorite serums (like moisturizing squalane and soothing niacinamide in an easy-to-use dropper bottle), but with the major bonus of pigment for coverage.
