Tinted moisturizers are clutch for lazy days — and now that it’s summer, it’s officially time to upgrade to an SPF version. Luckily, there are many tinted sunscreens out there to choose from, you’ve really got your pick of the litter.
With SPFs ranging from 20-50+, coverage ranging from very light to medium-full, finishes ranging from dewy to velvety matte and prices ranging from $13.99 to $65, rest assured, we’ve found your perfect tinted sunscreen, no matter what you’re looking for. Read on for 14 of our top picks for the best tinted sunscreens.
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This article originally appeared on TotalBeauty.com
14 Tinted Sunscreens for Lazy Summer Days
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Peter Thomas Roth
Max Mineral Naked Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Lotion, $38 at Sephora
With weightless SPF 45 protection and a skin-perfecting tint, there's a lot to love with this gem. The coverage is very light — almost like a real-life filter for your face — making it especially perfect for low-key days.
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First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30, $28 at Sephora
Available in five shades, this tinted moisturizer is very hydrating, making it an ideal pick for drier skin types. Its included SPF 30 is nothing to sneeze at and its coverage is nice too — pleasantly glowy with a buildable formula.
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Murad
City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++, $65 at Sephora
With its broad-spectrum mineral coverage, seriously glow-boosting tint and feather-light formula, this tinted sunscreen has officially reached holy grail status in our books. Oh, and bonus: It doesn't leave a white cast on darker skin tones. (It's honestly kind of magic).
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Australian Gold
Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face Mineral Lotion, $13.99 at Ulta
Lightweight, fast-absorbing, reef-friendly, and $13.99? Where do we sign up? This tinted sunscreen is a steal and it more than gets the job done with an easy-to-use, easy-to-wear formula.
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Shiseido
Sports BB WetForce SPF 50+, $38 at Sephora
This tinted sunscreen is hearty both in terms of coverage and protection. It has waterproof SPF 50+ protection and the coverage runs medium-to-full. Still, it's very lightweight and comfortable to wear, quickly drying down to a velvety matte finish.
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La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Tinted, $33.50 at Dermstore
The liquidy formula makes this tinted sunscreen super easy to apply — it disappears right into your skin, leaving behind a subtle matte finish and some light coverage. The fact that it locks into your skin right away with its waterproof SPF 50 coverage makes your complexion feel extra safe from the sun's rays.
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Supergoop
Daily Correct CC Cream, $32 at Sephora
Can't get enough of CC creams? This one comes with a robust SPF 35+ and natural coverage that glides on without a hint of cakiness. As a bonus, this is actually part of Sephora's new clean beauty section, so if you're a fan of more natural products, this one is worth checking out.
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Avene
Mineral High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50, $36 at Dermstore
SPF-packed powders are on the rise (hey, even Kylie Jenner uses them!) and this option is a tried-and-true favorite. It has impressive SPF 50 coverage and the powder format makes it easy to apply and reapply ad infinitum.
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PCA Skin
Sheer Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 45, $50 at PCA Skin
Since this tinted sunscreen is water-resistant, you'll feel extra safe, even if you're sweating in the summer sun. The texture and color payoff are both light enough that you can use this either alone or under makeup as a primer.
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Dr. Jart+
Ceramidin Day Tint, $48 at Sephora
If it's the lowest key of low-key makeup looks you seek, this sheer tint is your girl. Coverage is minimal, but your skin will love how luxuriously hydrating and gentle this product feels. Plus, the ceramide-rich formula is great for supporting your skin's barrier health.
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Sephora Collection
Bright Future Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 25, $18 at Sephora
With easy-to-blend coverage and a no-nonsense pocketable tube, this tinted sunscreen is absolutely perfect for on-the-go application. The tint itself is lightweight and comfortable — and who doesn't love some bonus SPF 25?
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HydroPeptide
Solar Defense Tinted, $48 at Dermstore
This tinted sunscreen is a winner: It's got a silky texture that absorbs with a snap of your fingers, adding a little skin-plumping hydration as it does so. And with ingredients like antioxidant-rich acai and calming niacin, its skin care benefits are numerous.
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Babo Botanicals
Daily Sheer Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, $14.95 at Ulta
Though this tinted version is new, it's worth pointing out that the non-tinted version of the formula made it onto the EWG's annual sunscreen guide — meaning, it offers safe, natural protection. Add in the fact that it has a pleasantly light formula that wears well alone or layered with makeup and you've got yourself a real keeper.
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Coola
Mineral Face SPF 30 Matte Tint Moisturizer, $36 at Sephora
Coola is another popular sunscreen brand known for its natural, mineral formulas. This one offers a pore-blurring tint with a velvet-matte finish, which makes it a great option for oilier skin types.
