For skin over 40, the name of the skin game is hydration, hydration, hydration. “As we age, our skin naturally becomes thinner and more sensitive due to reduced collagen production, decreased lipid content and an overall weakening of the skin’s barrier function. This makes mature skin more prone to irritation, dryness and inflammation,” New York dermatologist Julie Russak, MD previously explained to NewBeauty. “For mature skin—especially as estrogen levels decline—maintaining hydration, restoring lost lipids and stimulating collagen production become paramount.”
When it comes to skin care, choosing a rich, nourishing moisturizer is the easiest adaption to make as aging skin gains texture and leans toward the drier side—but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your favorite multitasking face formulas. If you want your skin care to play double duty and blur texture, provide coverage without enhancing wrinkles and leave skin with a healthy glow, a hydrating tinted moisturizer is the key to a flawless face.
Where to start? You’re in the right place. Below, the best skin-plumping, wrinkle-minimizing tinted moisturizers for mature skin, based on overwhelming enthusiasm from shoppers exclusively 40 years and over.
- Best Overall: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint ($36)
- Best Smoothing: Kosas BB Burst Hydrating Tinted Gel Cream ($38)
- Best for Sensitive Skin: Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted Sunscreen ($32)
- Best Light Coverage: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy SPF 30 ($50)
- Best Medium Coverage: Milk Makeup Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint ($36)
- Best Radiance: Iris&Romeo Best Skin Days SPF 30 ($48)
- Best for Dry Skin: U Beauty THE SUPER Tinted Hydrator ($108)
- Best Drugstore: L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum ($20)
- Newest Launch: Jones Road Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer ($44)
Shades
20
Finish
Radiant
Coverage
Light
Promising Review
“I am 41 and have been looking for something that isn’t too heavy (as heavy makeup can bring out fine lines and wrinkles) but really gives you a healthy glow… This absolutely did it for me. It definitely gives me healthier looking skin, and it evens out my skin even though I have hyperpigmentation. I use this with a little concealer, and I love it. It is definitely is worth the try.”
Shades
24
Finish
Natural
Coverage
Light
Promising Review
“The formula is chef’s kiss…It’s so easy to blend. Lightweight so it feels like skin and it’s buildable in case you want more coverage…This product is great for all skin types but I think especially for mature skin.”
Shades
17
Finish
Natural
Coverage
Buildable
Promising Review
“Fifth or sixth tube since I started using it. I have good skin for my age, so I use this almost every day when I want color. Great number of color options, buildable so it can be light or more so I don’t use foundation. Skin is hydrated and it melts in.”
Shades
20
Finish
Natural
Coverage
Light
Promising Review
“This made my skin tone even and hydrated. It never looked greasy, even after wearing it all day. I also like it has SPF 30 to protect my skin. It makes my skin dewy and even toned. Great for no makeup days.”
Shades
15
Finish
Natural to dewy
Coverage
Light to medium
Promising Review
“Absolutely love this, it blended in so effortlessly and leaves a nice natural look…I have mature skin, dry to normal. I actually said wow as I was blending it for the first time – great product!”
Shades
12
Finish
Dewy
Coverage
Light to medium
Promising Review
“I like easy, maintenance makeup that works, this is that. I have dry, aging skin and this blends well, has a great finish and does not settle into lines. Very happy to have found this.”
Shades
11
Finish
Dewy
Coverage
Sheer
Promising Review
“SUPER Tinted Hydrator is such a beautiful tinted moisturizer. Perfect for my 50-year-old face…dewy and glowing! I love it!”
Shades
14
Finish
Radiant
Coverage
Light
Promising Review
“I am 50+ and have tried every foundation under the sun. My skin is combination and I’ve had a hard time finding foundation that lasts all day, provides good coverage, but that doesn’t show every single wrinkle on my face. This foundation is it! It’s lightweight but has great coverage and it lasts all day at work. The best thing is that it doesn’t settle into wrinkles and leaves my face looking youthful.”
Shades
14
Finish
Natural
Coverage
Light
Promising Review
“I could immediately see a difference in my skin; it looked softer and more uniform, but I could still make out a few freckles. This is truly my skin, just better… If you’re big on light coverage with a soft finish, this high-quality makeup/skin-care hybrid will replace multiple products in your beauty bag from day one.”
