Makeup Artists Recommend These Standout Tinted Moisturizers with SPF (2024)

If you've got redness, dark spots, or uneven skin tone to conceal, you can count on this color-correcting cream to cover as well as a full-coverage foundation. But wait, there's more! It provides the benefits of a moisturizer, thanks to the hydrating hyaluronic acid in the formula and keeps future sun spots at bay with SPF 50+.

For once, oily and combination skin types can blur out imperfections without having to bring out the oil-absorbing blotting papers a few hours later. This buildable, tinted lotion dries down to a matte finish that lasts up to 12 hours. If your skin is prone to irritation or breakouts, you'll be pleased as well because the formula contains a gentle, mineral-based sunscreen.

This is the perfect tinted moisturizer to bring on a beach vacation so you can pull off that no-makeup makeup look and avoid harmful UVA and UVB rays. This tinted moisturizer was specifically made for sensitive skin types, so you don't have to worry about surprise flare-ups or clogged pores. Pro tip: You can easily control the coverage by how you apply it. For a sheer finish, apply with your fingertips. For more coverage, use a damp sponge and layer on the product.

"The tinted formula does a beautiful job covering minimally and has hyaluronic acid, so that's a bonus for us dry-skin people," says Salazar. Whereas many people have a specific foundation they wear in the summer and another they prefer in the winter, this one can be worn year-round because it's got both a lotion-like texture and a high SPF.

There's no need for a highlighter when you've got this pearlescent, tinted sunscreen. Whichever way you apply it—on its own, under your makeup, or after your moisturizer—the formula easily melts in, evens skin, and creates a nice, dewy finish. While it doesn't come in tons of shades, there's surprisingly a shade that works for most skin tones.

"This skincare based moisturizer leaves the face feeling dewy and fresh," says Walmsley. The fact that it's loaded with nontoxic, nourishing ingredients including pansy flower to deliver antioxidants, licorice root extract to brighten, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate makes it an easy choice to wear everyday. Since you'll likely power through the product, you'll be glad to know the bottle is recyclable.

If you are prone to redness or irritation, this color corrector, which appears green at first and then turns beige, will tone it down in seconds. All you need is a dime-size amount, and you can adjust the amount depending on where you need more or less coverage. Salazar adds that "it's a great primer under foundation or can be worn alone." While an SPF 22 is acceptable, a higher SPF is preferred if you'll be in the sun all day.

This cushion compact is super convenient if you're a frequent traveler or find yourself getting ready when you're on the go. It blends into skin easily and can be applied with either the antimicrobial puff or fingertips. The formula provides ample coverage to hide discoloration and blurs imperfections, and the clean delivery system makes it ideal for travel.

This formula delivers on price and payoff. It adds a hint of color to even out your complexion, and its shimmer finish gives skin a radiance boost. It's made with a trifecta of skin-loving ingredients— soothing aloe, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and squalane—all while fighting UVA and UVB rays with SPF 30.

Walmsley loves using this tinted moisturizer with SPF 50 on clients who have dry or mature skin. "With five available shades, the light tint adds just enough coverage for a glowing complexion," she says. In addition to the cosmetic benefits, the formula is infused with a mineral sunscreen and soothing skincare ingredients like green tea and niacinamide to treat redness from within.

This medium-coverage tinted moisturizer is buildable, so you can layer on more product to hide hyperpigmentation and then use a lighter touch to let your freckles show through. "It's not sheer and isn't full but covers very well, which makes it a good alternative to foundation," says Salazar. It comes in 16 shades ranging from light to deep.