Best tinted moisturisers | 16 top formulas to try in 2024
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For glowy coverage
Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF30
For glowy coverage
Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF30
An industry classic, Nars' tinted moisturiser is still a failsafe choice for every day. It boasts SPF30 alongside protective antioxidants, and provides significant coverage without caking or drying. An all-round winner for those who like their finish bright and glowy.
For dry skin
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF20
For dry skin
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF20
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We were surprised to hear this little-known skin tint is Sephora's best-selling base product in the States – but once we tried the silky, satiny formula, it made total sense.
Ilia's skin-kind complexion enhancer can be applied straight after your face serum: with an almost oil-like texture, it moisturises, softens, and delivers the most flattering veil of bright, dewy colour.
Free from fragrance (although this does mean the product doesn't smell so great) and boasting non-nano mineral SFP30 protection, this is a great choice for anyone who finds foundation usually looks flat, dry or flaky.
For an all-in-one base
Trinny London BFF SPF 30 Cream
For an all-in-one base
Trinny London BFF SPF 30 Cream
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Trinny Woodall's phenomenally popular BFF cream is loved for its multitasking powers: this single product acts as your moisturiser, sun protection and skin tint.
The cream appears white at first pump, but transforms on application as the encapsulated pigments burst, creating bright, dewy coverage that never settles into fine lines or pores.
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For a dewy gleam
Kosas BB Burst Tinted Gel Cream
For a dewy gleam
Kosas BB Burst Tinted Gel Cream
Kosas is a name to know if you like your make-up dewy and delicate. This recent launch has seriously impressed us: it delivers glossy, light-reflecting skin with minimal coverage and a translucency that always looks flattering.
For light coverage
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
For light coverage
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
A recent launch from Hourglass, this deep-hydrating skin tint is a great choice for anyone who needs mega moisture. The shade range is exemplary, and the meadowfoam seed oil in the base means it'll soften flaky patches particularly well.
For redness and rosacea
Erborian CC Red Correct
For redness and rosacea
Erborian CC Red Correct
This comforting cream is slightly green-tinted, which might be worrying at first try, but trust us: you will not be left looking sickly. Instead, the green hue works to knock back any redness. while the encapsulated pigment delivers a gentle touch of colour.
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For high coverage and protection in one
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better™ CC+ Cream™ SPF 50+
For high coverage and protection in one
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better™ CC+ Cream™ SPF 50+
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There are several reasons why people rave about this cult hero. Firstly, there's the coverage: high enough to convert even the most loyal foundation users, yet never dry or cakey. Then, there's the wide-reaching shade range. And finally, proper broad-spectrum SPF50 protection: leagues ahead of the token factor usually found in make-up.
If you're prone to congestion, consider the Oil-Free Matte iteration, and if you like a luminous, lightly glimmering effect, opt for the Illumination formula.
For light luminosity
Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops
For light luminosity
Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops
Red-carpet mainstay Gucci Westman knows exactly how we want our skin to look now: bright, light-reflecting, and enviously healthy.
That's exactly what her new Complexion Drops deliver: expect hydrated, dewy skin with a tiny hint of coverage to camouflage redness and uneven tone. The clever oil-infused serum texture means a moisturised finish that looks fresh for hours on end.
For skincare benefits
U Beauty The Super Tinted Hydrator
For skincare benefits
U Beauty The Super Tinted Hydrator
U Beauty's Super Hydrator is a moisturiser deserving of its cult-hero status – and now, the brand has infused it with 11 different shades of pigment, offering hydration and a touch of coverage in one.
Formulated as a face cream first, this clever new launch features encapsulated humectants that release over time, ensuring your skin feels freshly moisturised for hours on end. The tint is very light and dewy: expect a brighter complexion, not a completely covered one.
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For light coverage
L'Oreal Paris Skin Paradise Tinted Moisturiser
For light coverage
L'Oreal Paris Skin Paradise Tinted Moisturiser
This water-based formula is loaded with glycerin to deliver the most dewy, mega-hydrated finish. It's ideal for those no make-up days, and comes with a pleasingly small price tag, too. The pigment will warm your complexion, but coverage is minimal, so pair it with a good concealer.
For a matte finish
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser Matte
For a matte finish
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser Matte
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Those with oily complexions might not be quite so allured by the new school of tinted moisturisers, most of which are geared towards achieving a hyper-dewy look. For something that'll gently control shine, turn to the original mineral make-up brand. This mattifying tinted moisturiser will soften that lunchtime glow without leaving a powdery, dry finish on skin.
For high SPF protection
Ultra Violette Daydream Screen Tinted Veil
For high SPF protection
Ultra Violette Daydream Screen Tinted Veil
While many base products boast the inclusion of sun protection these days, it's often a formula afterthought and shouldn't be relied on as your sole facial SPF.
Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette, however, has married proper protection with complete coverage in this brilliant tinted option. It comes in a decent array of shades (somehow still a rare find when it comes to sunscreen) and delivers significant yet glowy coverage alongside that important SPF 50.
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For lasting hydration
Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer
For lasting hydration
Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer
A recent discovery on the Bazaar beauty team, this brilliant tinted moisturiser is definitely one for those who like a well-hydrated finish. Feeling more like a moisturiser than make-up, the rich cream melts into skin and leaves behind minimal colour and maximum glow.
For a velvety finish
Chanel CC Cream Complete Correction SPF50
For a velvety finish
Chanel CC Cream Complete Correction SPF50
Chanel's CC (or 'colour correcting') cream is the richest in the line-up, with high coverage and a texture that's perfect for dry and more mature skin types. The finish is bright, but not so focused on 'glow' that it veers into greasy territory: think satiny, softened skin – with SPF 50 to boot.
For oily skin
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Oil-Free Natural Skin Perfector
For oily skin
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Oil-Free Natural Skin Perfector
New launches might be arriving at an increasing speed, but this long-loved classic remains one of the best.
Loved for years (and recently repackaged) Laura Mercier's oil-free tinted moisturiser will control shine and oil production while unifying the skin and boosting radiance. It's an effortless, one-and-done choice for easy make-up days.
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For creamy coverage
Sisley Phyto-Hydra Teint
For creamy coverage
Sisley Phyto-Hydra Teint
Sisley excels at luminous base products, and the brand's tinted moisturiser is a true classic. In terms of coverage, it sits somewhere in the middle, with a creamy texture that feels especially beneficial on dry and dehydrated complexions.
Don't rest on the SPF15 (you'll still need a higher-factor facial sunscreen beneath), but when it comes to a glowing finish, this one wins every time.
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