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    The Best 11 Tinted Moisturizers That'll Leave You With a Dewy Glow

    A lazy-girl essential.

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    Published 24 August 2020 In Buying Guides

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    Let's be honest: We all want perfect skin. But even the most diligent skincare fanatic will find that our skin just refuses to cooperate sometimes. That's why face products were created, to help us out when that burgeoning pimple starts to threaten our incredibly fragile egos. Or maybe that's just me. Though undoubtedly effective, foundations can be too full-coverage, cause breakouts, or just feel excessive when you're just sitting at home in sweatpants, taking selfies. (Please tell me that's not just me.) That's where tinted moisturizers come in.

    Tinted moisturizers were invented to give us all smooth, even skin without feeling cakey or overdone. As makeup technology continues to advance, brands are incorporating some exciting skincare benefits into these products. Nowadays, tinted moisturizers often combine all the best of makeup, skincare, and sunscreen into one convenient product. For every need and preference, there's a tinted moisturizer that is calling out for you. Want to hide new wrinkles? We got you. Just want a little pick-me-up? We have that. You want a super dewy finish to help with dry patches? Just scroll down and see. The best of the best has been collected, so you can get back to taking selfies in your pajamas to show off your perfect skin.

    Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30

    The Cult Favorite
    1. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30
    $47.00 AT NORDSTROM.COM

    This cult-favorite tinted moisturizer is loved for all the right reason: It has a lightweight finish, contains skin-loving ingredients, and blends easily so it never feels like a chore to apply. Plus, it has SPF 30 so skin is protected from photo damage.

    Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint

    2. Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint
    $26.00 AT GLOSSIER.COM

    Vegan and cruelty-free, Glossier's skin tint ticks all of the boxes. Moisturizing glycerin provides necessary hydration while Diamond Powder brightens the skin and reduces the appearance of pores without caking or covering up those gorgeous freckles.

    Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer

    The Celebrity Fave
    3. Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer
    $40.00 AT NORDSTROM.COM

    Charlotte Tilbury, the gatekeeper of glowing, sun-kissed skin, makes looking gorgeous easy with this tinted moisturizer. It's incredibly hydrating and leaves the skin with a natural radiance, that works for both the makeup obsessed and no-makeup-makeup lovers.

    Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    For Breakout-Prone Skin
    4. Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25
    $38.00 AT ULTA.COM

    With hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, and natural extracts, this tinted moisturizer gives continued moisture to the skin, even when you take it off. For anyone suffering from breakouts, this product is oil-free and sweat proof, so you can enjoy the last days of summer without losing your makeup base.

    NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    The Classic
    5. NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
    $45.00 AT SEPHORA.COM

    Another classic, the NARS tinted moisturizer is the choice product for anyone looking for an all-over skin enhancement. This product works to overall improve the appearance and texture of the skin, even when not wearing makeup.

    First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    For Sensitive Skin
    6. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
    $28.00 AT NORDSTROM.COM

    This tinted moisturizer, formulated with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, is perfect for those new to the face makeup game. For anyone who wants a fresh, hydrated finish, this product is for you.

    bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream

    Most Buildable
    7. bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream
    $33.00 AT ULTA.COM

    This tinted moisturizer, which comes in a wide array of shades, has a unique gel texture that blends seamlessly into the skin. It has a buildable formula, so you can achieve a barely-there or full-face look with the same product.

    COVER FX Luminous Tinted Moisturizer

    Most Blurring
    8. COVER FX Luminous Tinted Moisturizer
    $39.00 AT ULTA.COM

    This vegan and cruelty-free product makes pores and wrinkles less noticeable with a combination of skincare ingredients, prebiotics, and probiotics. This product is also formulated to protect the skin from environmental aggressors that harm the skin over time. This product is a no-brainer for anyone looking for glowing, radiant skin.

    ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Best Skincare Product
    9. ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
    $48.00 AT DERMSTORE.COM

    For the skincare lover, this skin tint comes with some top tier ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and squalene. This clean ingredient is perfect for anyone who wants satiny, smooth and hydrated skin with and without makeup.

    PÜR 4-In-1 Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

    Most Versatile
    10. PÜR 4-In-1 Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
    $35.00 AT ULTA.COM

    This product is the only you need in your makeup kit. It works beautifully as a moisturizer, primer, skin tint, and mineral sunscreen, all in one. For anyone looking to cut some bulk out of their makeup bags, this product can do it all.

    Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation

    Most Intensely Hydrating
    11. Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation
    $42.00 AT SEPHORA.COM

    For severely dehydrated skin, this product is perfect for those who prefer oils to creams. Formulated with botanical oils, this oil gives a dewy finish to the skin, while providing all over hydration over time.

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