The Best Tinted Moisturisers Of All Time
Hydrating formulas so good you'll forget regular foundation exists.
Tinted moisturisers have always been our go-to on days when we want a little coverage without the feeling of foundation. But the latest and greatest tinted moisturisers have redefined the skincare category entirely. No longer just a hydrating tint, the formulas below have added benefits like brightening niacinamide and vitamin C, SPF 30 or SPF 50 protection, and coverage that rivals even the best liquid and powder foundations. Whether you have dry skin, oily skin, or something in between, these are the 15 best tinted moisturiser formulas that work on all skin types and that have stood the test of time.
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Ilia's Serum Skin Tint has a clean ingredient list and delivers ultra-lightweight coverage in a formula spiked with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and squalane—so your skin looks better even after you rinse it off.
Fans of La Mer face cream will love this lightweight tint that works for all skin types—from oily to dry. Though there are only seven shades, the sheer finish is adaptable to many (but not all) skin tones.
This tinted moisturiser is so much more than just that: it's a full-coverage foundation, high-performance mineral sunscreen, and colour corrector all in one. This is our go-to skin product during the summer months when SPF protection is vital.
Fenty Beauty's base products are always winners, and this blurring Skin Tint is no exception. The coverage is buildable, and it leaves skin feeling fresh and plump but still smooth and flawless—just like Rihanna herself.
This skin tint is more like a hydrating serum than a moisturiser, and we're obsessed. The ultra-lightweight gel bursts with spheres of pigment to leave skin plump, dewy, and with just the right amount of coverage.
With vitamin C, SPF 30, and serious moisturising ingredients, this skin tint is more like four products than just one. It leaves the prettiest glowy finish with medium coverage, so it's just as good as your favourite foundation.
A truly one-of-a-kind product, this tinted face oil intensely hydrates and leaves skin looking plump, dewy, and fresh while covering imperfections just like a traditional foundation. It's best for combination or dry skin.
If you love Laura Mercier's classic tinted moisturiser but your skin needs something oil-free, well, here you go. This formula offers the same coverage and hydration but won't leave your face shiny or slick.
Imagine if the most luxurious night cream you'd ever tried was tinted, loaded with tons of intense moisturisers, but somehow light enough to wear all day long. That's what's contained in this pretty pink lacquered pot. Opaque enough to camouflage dark marks but sheer enough to look like you're nothing at all—in a good way.