When the weather heats up and the humidity heightens, heavy makeup and layering products can feel like too much. That’s where tinted sunscreen comes in. These multitasking formulas combine broad-spectrum sun protection with light, blendable coverage that evens skin tone without the heaviness.
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Whether you're heading to the beach, running errands or just hanging outside, tinted SPF gives you a breathable alternative to foundation with the added bonus of UV defense. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best tinted sunscreens and SPF-infused makeup for summer, including brands like Elta MD Tinted Sunscreen, Supergoop!, Colorescience and more.
In this article: DRMTLGY Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 46, CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 with Sheer Tint and Colorescience FLEX Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
DRMTLGY Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 46
This lightweight formula offers SPF 46 with zinc oxide for broad-spectrum protection. It hydrates with hyaluronic acid and delivers a natural, sheer tint that blends easily into most skin tones.
Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
Supergoop’s mattifying mineral sunscreen doubles as a makeup primer with SPF 40. It uses zinc oxide and blurs pores with a soft tint. It’s best for oily or combination skin.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+
This full-coverage CC cream combines SPF 50+ with brightening pigments for a radiant finish. It offers as much coverage as a foundation, but has a lightweight, tinted moisturizer feel. It includes peptides and collagen to reduce the look of redness and fine lines.
Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted Sunscreen Foundation SPF 30
Designed for sensitive skin, this fragrance-free tinted sunscreen offers light-to-medium coverage and mineral SPF 30.
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30
This gel-cream moisturizer provides mineral SPF 30 and a natural, radiant finish. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid for hydration and comes in 20 shades. It’s a good pick for people with combination and dry skin.
Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
This skin tint offers SPF 50 protection with a fluid texture and buildable medium coverage. It’s formulated with 83% skin care ingredients and is available in 14 flexible shades.
Bliss Block Star Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 30
With a silky mousse texture and mineral SPF 30, this lightweight sunscreen helps control shine while evening out skin tone. Its formula contains a blend of antioxidants, including blueberry and acai.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 with Sheer Tint
This tinted sunscreen is lightweight and works for sensitive skin. It blends in easily and provides sheer coverage, along with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to help soothe skin and retain moisture.
Colorescience FLEX Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
This tinted mineral sunscreen offers buildable coverage and SPF 50 in several skin tones. It provides sheer coverage while blurring and evening skin tone, adapting to your skin's specific shade.
Avène High Protection Tinted Compact Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
Formulated with sensitive skin in mind, this SPF 50+ compact contains 100% mineral filters and offers a subtle tint. It’s water-resistant and offers a matte finish.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral SPF 40
This oil-free tinted sunscreen delivers SPF 40 with a fluid texture that dries down matte. It’s lightweight and fast-absorbing.
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46
EltaMD’s SPF 46 product helps calm and protect sensitive skin prone to acne, rosacea and discoloration. The sheer tint blends seamlessly and works well as a daily moisturizer with sun protection.
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