Best for coverage: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF30, £40
Best tinted SPF for oily skin: bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream SPF30, £33
Best for the highest SPF sunscreen: La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Tinted SPF50+, £20
Best for no-makeup makeup: BOBBI BROWN Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint - Tinted Cream, £39
Best for hydration: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF30, £33
Q: What is tinted SPF?
A: Our glow-to complexion product, tinted SPF offers the protection of a sunscreen with added pigment to provide a slight tint that evens the appearance of redness and overall skin tone. Opt for products with skincare ingredients and minerals such as Zinc Oxide and Hyaluronic Acid for long-term skin benefits. The combination of suncare, skincare, and makeup makes it *even* easier to never forget your SPF and keep skin protected whatever the weather. It also helps your natural beauty shine so you can feel like your best (sun-safe) self.
Q: Is tinted moisturiser with SPF the same as sunscreen?
A: Technically, yes. Tinted moisturiser with SPF has the same factor as its sunscreen counterpart - just with added pigment. That said, it’s important to find the factor that works for you! Most formulas tend to have a lower factor (ranging from SPF 15 to SPF 30), and must be reapplied often for all-day sun defence. However, some of the best tinted sunscreens have SPF 50 - we’re looking at you La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Tinted SPF50+. Another added benefit is the skincare ingredients, from Niacinamide to Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides, these formulas are keeping our skin cool, calm, and protected.
Q: What is the best tinted sunscreen?
A: The hashtag #besttintedspf has over 38 thousand TikTok views, so how can we pick just one? With formulas for dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, the best tinted sunscreen depends on your skin type and concerns. Check out our list below of the best tinted sunscreens for coverage, matte finish, hydration, and protection - one thing they all have in common? These SPF’s nourish while they shield so you can guarantee your skin will be in (sun) safe hands.
Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF30
Shine-free SPF? Take all our money. Infused with oil-absorbing powders, this Laura Mercier tinted SPF keeps our complexion matte for hours without ever drying out the skin. It also contains Vitamin E and Liquorice root to hydrate and soothe - that’s hot. With added SPF 30, this formula is a firm fave for everyday wear. Plus, it has buildable coverage to take us effortlessly from beach to bar. Top tip? Use a deeper shade as a liquid contour to get all the bronze, minus the burn.
Tried and tested: “Amazing tinted moisturiser. This is one of the best tinted moisturisers. It gives good coverage but without the thickness of foundation. I have used it for a few years now.” - Customer Review
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF30
One of the best tinted moisturisers with SPF, we are in love with this award-winning ingredient list. With plant-based Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, non-nano Zinc Oxide, and Niacinamide, this mineral formula is clinically proven to reduce redness, soothe sensitive skin, and protect from UV damage. If your skin always breaks out using SPF, then this clean, fragrance free, vegan, and non-comedogenic formula might just be your next SPF BFF.
Tried and tested: “I have oily skin and struggle with so many products but this is a game changer. It lasted all day and I had a nice glow, not greasy oily skin at the end of the day. It blended well if I wanted extra coverage and I save so much time in the morning before I go to work as I no longer need to apply serum and moisturiser and SPF! Highly recommended and repurchased.” - Customer Review
Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint - Tinted Cream
We’re following the philosophy of more beauty, less makeup. This tinted face cream with SPF has a true-to-you sheer coverage that lets your freckles, moles, and natural beauty shine through. Enriched with hydration heroes like Cactus flower, Vitamins B5, C, D, and E, we love how this Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser nourishes from day to night. Feeling like nothing but doing the absolute most, this skin tint also protects against UVA and UVB rays up to SPF 15. We’ve never seen a sunscreen this smooth.
Tried and tested: “Thought I'd give this a go and I'm very pleased! It's not as dewy as the Tinted Moisturiser, but it's plenty hydrating and comfortable on the skin. It sinks in and leaves pigment behind. The coverage is fantastic for such a light product. I have bad rosacea but don't want to wear a full-coverage foundation (I wear the Bobbi Brown Serum Foundation) every day - this is the perfect middle ground! Makes my skin look more even, luminous and hydrated right through to the evening. Love it!” - Customer Review
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF30/PA+++
The number one moisturising tint in the UK for a reason, see your skin in its best light with NARS tinted SPF. With sheer, buildable coverage and an illuminating finish, apply in the morning and you’ll be good to glow all day long. Filled with Vitamin C, French Polynesian Kopara, and SPF 30 protection, we’re forecasting your brightest days ahead with this formula. Warning: it might make you forego foundation forever.
Tried and tested: “I have heard so many good reviews about this product so I decided to give it a try. NARS tinted moisturiser is pretty perfect. The texture resembles the cleansing milk but with some tint which at first looks pretty pigmented but blends in easily (even with fingers) and not only leaves your skin with a healthy glow but also moisturised and protected against UV lights. What else do you need?” - Customer Review
Daydream Screen Tinted Veil SPF50
As the name suggests, Ultra Violette are making our tinted SPF daydreams a reality. Delivering a natural finish with the high protection of SPF 50, our complexion is rivalling the sun’s radiance. Oil-free, silicon-free, and alcohol-free, you can be sure this SPF is sensitive skin safe. Formulated with Rice Bran Wax and Pentavitin to hydrate and smooth, it raises the bar for the best protection and the brightest glow.
Tried and tested: “With the first swipe applying my dream screen in V4 my jaw dropped. Not only was it silky smooth to apply, it made my complexion even and it was virtually undetectable. Usually BB creams, tinted moisturiser and liquid or powder foundation are visible on my skin, picking up rough patches or enlarging pores and even the fine hair on my face. I actually couldn't help but smile after applying and sigh with relief that I found something that not only works for my skin but looks freaking amazing. Feels like a dream on the skin.” - Customer Review
Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator SPF25
Sun essentials? SPF and hydration, hydration, hydration. Clinique Moisture Tint ticks all the boxes with SPF 25, Hyaluronic Acid, and Aloe Vera to quench even the thirstiest skin. Sweat and humidity-proof, it guarantees the sun is the only one shining. Defending against UV rays, pollen, pollution, and other impurities, this is hands down our fave tinted sunscreen to protect and perfect. Tried and tested: “Game changer. I work outside in the heat and I needed something that wouldn’t sweat off, but also had a little coverage and sun protection. This product has changed everything and I actually prefer it over the foundation that I was wearing.” - Customer ReviewBest for hydration
SPF level: 25
Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Tinted SPF50+
Loved by derms and us, La Roche-Posay tinted sunscreen is one of the best SPF’s for sensitive skin. With a new exclusive filter MEXORYL400, it provides top-tier protection from UVB, UVA, and ULTRA LONG UVA rays. It’s also water, sand, and sweat resistant - so you can stay protected wherever your adventures take you. A multi-tasking miracle, the sheer tint gives even coverage for a golden hour glow, every hour.
Tried and tested: “10/10 must have! Absolutely love this! The cream is so lightweight and it's such a lovely colour. Perfect for day to day use and for a quick application in the morning If you're in a rush!” - Customer Review
Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream SPF30
Keep skin feeling fresh with this tinted SPF. A gel-cream formula, it acts as a 3-in-1 sunscreen, skin tint, and 24-hour moisturiser. We can’t get enough of the buildable coverage that goes from barely-there to full beat in just a few swipes. Oil-free and mineral-based, it keeps our complexion glowing - never greasy. Based on average results from an independent U.S. clinical study of 62 participants, this is clinically proven to improve long-term hydration by 215% in just one week! An SPF staple? We think so.
Tried and tested: “My absolute go-to tinted moisturiser. I cannot imagine finding a better tinted moisturiser than this. It goes on so easily, feels really nice on and gives great light coverage if you don't want to wear full on foundation daily. Makes you look perky and fresh on those days when you feel anything but.” - Customer Review