It’s no secret at a good sunscreen is a non-negotiable in any beauty routine, but we get it—dealing with white tints, heavy formulations and having to layer it under your makeup is just not a good feeling.
We tested a variety of new and classic tinted sunscreen formulas in order to recommend the best ones that will not only make your life and beauty routine so much easier, but your skin so much better. The excuses are officially over.
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Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation ($42)
Type: Mineral (Zinc Oxide)
Texture: Foundation
Coverage: Medium
Fragrance: Light
Shade Range: 36
SPF: 25
Dubbed as “foundation for skin-care freaks,” the latest complexion launch from cool-girl brand Kosas is one for the books. A riff off of the brand’s best-selling Revealer Concealer, this lightweight, ingredient–centric foundation not only boasts impressive sunscreen protection, but actives such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and squalane (to name a few) to improve skin with each wear.
Saie Slip Tint ($32)
Type: Mineral (Zinc Oxide)
Texture: Light Cream
Coverage: Light
Fragrance: None
Shade Range: 14
SPF: 35
No-makeup makeup fans, this one’s for you. Ideal for a second-skin wash of color, this clean, tone-evening formula is jam-packed with effective ingredients (think: hyaluronic acid and licorice root) to nourish skin for naturally glowing, protected skin.
Tower28 SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation ($30)
Type: Mineral (Non-Nano Zinc Oxide)
Texture: Light
Coverage: Light to Medium
Fragrance: None
Shade Range: 14
SPF: 30
Created to quiet redness and discoloration while still letting skin shine through, this one-and-done foundation-meets-sunscreen is a makeup-bag staple for anyone who tries it—including those with sensitive skin, as it’s approved by the National Eczema Association.
glo skin beauty C-Shield Anti-Pollution Moisture Tint SPF 30 ($47)
Type: Mineral
Texture: Light Cream
Coverage: Light
Fragrance: Light
Shade Range: 10
SPF: 30
Think of this tube as your skin-care superhero. Infused with vitamins C and E for antioxidant protection, mineral SPF, hydrating squalane and calming chamomile, this skin-loving formula evens skin tone, treats and protects in one elegant, streamlined step.
Love Sun Body Glow Natural Tinted Mineral Sunscreen & Moisturizer ($35)
Type: Mineral
Texture: Whipped lotion
Coverage: Light to Medium
Fragrance: None
Shade Range: Four shades: Pearl Sand, Tan and Cocoa
SPF: 30
The ultimate all-in-one product, this 100-percent natural tinted sunscreen acts as an SPF, BB cream and daily moisturizer with help from raspberry seed oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil and vitamins C and E.
StriVectin Full Screen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($39)
Type: Mineral
Texture: Light cream
Coverage: Light
Fragrance: Light
Shade Range: One Shade
SPF: 30
Free of oxybenzone and octinoxate, this reef-safe SPF comes in a single tone-evening shade—it’s ideal for light-to-medium skin tones—and boasts vitamins A, B, C and pro-vitamin D to treat skin while protecting it, too.
Peter Thomas Roth Max Mineral Tinted Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 ($34)
Type: Mineral
Texture: Whipped lotion
Coverage: Light to Medium
Fragrance: None
Shade Range: One shade
SPF: 45
This whipped broad-spectrum SPF is packed with zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, safflower extract and vitamins C and E, is safe for sensitive skin and offers a light tint to help diffuse any unevenness or redness in the skin.
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 ($46)
Type: Mineral
Texture: Serum
Coverage: Light to medium
Fragrance: No
Shade Range: 18
SPF: 40
Free of silicones, fragrance or oil, this super-clean formula won’t clog pores as it shields skin from UV rays and delivers a natural wash of believable color. Whether the drops are worn one their own or mixed into your favorite moisturizer, the water-serum texture makes it easy to build up to more coverage or down for a barely-there look.
Lancôme UV Expert Mineral CC Cream ($39)
Type: Physical
Texture: Cream
Coverage: Full
Fragrance: Light
Shade Range: 5
SPF: 50
Full, radiant coverage meets serious sun protection in this jack-of-all-trades cream that deserves a spot in every makeup bag. A dime-sized drop of the color-correcting sunscreen camouflages hyperpigmentation, blurs fine lines and somehow also keeps excess oil at bay—all without budging in the summer heat.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ ($39.50)
Type: Mineral
Texture: Cream
Coverage: Full
Fragrance: Yes
Shade Range: 12
SPF: 50
The ultimate all-in-one product, this full-coverage cream comes in a wide variety of shades, covers imperfections, shields skin from harmful UV rays and infuses skin with an anti-aging hydrating serum (think: collagen, peptides and niacin) to make sure all your better-skin bases are covered—all in one step.
EltaMD UV Daily Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 40 ($29)
Type: Physical and chemical (Zinc Oxide and Octinoxate)
Texture: Light Cream
Coverage: Light
Fragrance: No
Shade Range: One shade
SPF: 40
Crafted with hyaluronic acid, this moisturizing option is so gentle, it’s safe for use on all skin types, even post-procedure complexions. Even better, it offers a natural veil of color to even out skin tone.
Dr. Jart+ Dis-A-Pore Beauty Balm SPF 50+ ($36)
Type: Chemical and Physicial
Texture: Rich Cream
Coverage: Medium to Full
Fragrance: Light
Shade Range: 2
SPF: 50
Ideal for those with combination-to-oily skin types—and a light skin tone—this rich, pigmented cream aims to blur the look of imperfections, namely enlarged pores, to leave behind a smooth, matte finish.
Sephora Collection X Avasol Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 ($18)
Type: Mineral
Texture: Cream
Coverage: Light to Medium
Fragrance: Light
Shade Range: 3
SPF: 30
Boasting the “Clean at Sephora” seal, this wallet-friendly option checks all of the good-for-skin boxes: reef-friendly, non-nano zinc, organic and water-resistant. Even more, the perfect-for-swimmers SPF includes soothing tamanu and buriti oils, plus antioxidant-rich plankton extract to combat UV-induced damage.
Sisley Tinted Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 ($180)
Type: Physical (Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide)
Texture: Cream
Coverage: Medium to full
Fragrance: Yes
Shade Range: Two shades: light and tan
SPF: 30
A luxurious option, this sunscreen glides on and covers skin like foundation. In addition to protecting skin from UVA and UVB rays, the formula also helps to even out redness, smooth fine lines and give your skin a luminous glow. Essential oils in the product also give this product a naturally refreshing scent.
Cle De Peau UV Protective Cream Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ ($85)
Type: Chemical and physical (Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Titanium dioxide)
Texture: Cream
Coverage: Full
Fragrance: Yes
Shade Range: Three shades covering light, medium and dark
SPF: 50
The brand makes some of the best foundations on the market, and they’ve put everything we love about their makeup (full coverage, light texture, natural finish) into a powerhouse sunscreen that starts portering your skin from the moment you put it on.
Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution’ Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen Multi-Protection ($47)
Type: Chemical and Physical (Homosalate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone, Titanium Dioxide)
Texture: Light cream
Coverage: Medium
Fragrance: Yes
Shade Range: Three shades: light, medium and dark
SPF: 50
An exclusive anti-pollution complex in this formula helps to strengthen skin’s resistance to free radicals and protect skin from redness, tightness, discoloration and damage from UVA/UVB rays and common pollutants. The super blendable formula melts into skin, making it an easy choice for every morning.
Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Mineral Defense ($40)
Type: Physical (Titanium Dioxide)
Texture: Liquid
Coverage: Light to Medium
Fragrance: No
Shade Range: One shade
SPF: 50
This product goes on liquid (read: blends so easily!) and blends into a lovely powdery finish that keeps you skin matte with a nice diffused finish. In addition to broad-spectrum sun protection, the formula is also formatted with antioxidant vitamin E protection that keeps your skin healthy from daily use.
Dr. Dennis Gross Instant Radiance Sun Defense SPF 40 ($42)
Type: Physical (Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide)
Texture: Cream
Coverage: Medium
Fragrance: No
Shade Range: Two shades: light/medium and medium/dark
SPF: 40
Illuminating ingredients in this easy-to-use tinted sunscreen help to color-correct and give skin a filtered, perfect finish. Safflower seed and olive fruit oils help to boost skin’s hydration as the mineral ingredients help protect against sun damage throughout the day.
HydroPeptide Solar Defense Tinted SPF 30 ($49)
Type: Physical (Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide)
Texture: Cream
Coverage: Light to medium
Fragrance: Yes
Shade Range: One shade
SPF: 30
This creamy sunscreen comes out white but adjusts to your skin tone as it’s blended into the face. The finish is rather luminous, giving your complexion a healthy radiant glow. Ingredients like aloe, green tea, acas and hyaluronic acid round this out as equal parts sun protection and skin care.
Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36 ($55)
Type: Physical (Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide)
Texture: Cream
Coverage: Medium
Fragrance: No
Shade Range: One shade
SPF: 36
A great all-in-one solution that provides better coverage than most tinted formulas out there, this cream fights sun damage, free radicals and pollution while infusing skin with botanical anti-agers.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Tinted Ultra-Light Sunscreen Fluid ($34)
Type: Physical (Titanium Dioxide)
Texture: Liquid
Coverage: Light to medium
Fragrance: No
Shade Range: One shade
SPF: 50
This lightweight sunscreen combines broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection with an antioxidant complex to fight free radicals. The tint disappears into skin for weightless coverage that doesn’t get slick or settle into fine lines.
Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense ($36)
Type: Physical (Zinc Oxide)
Texture: Cream
Coverage: Full
Fragrance: No
Shade Range: One shade
SPF: 30
The official purpose of this product might be to “prevent sunburn,” but this new launch from naturals brand Drunk Elephant goes way beyond that. It’s loaded with antioxidants like grape juice extract and sunflower shoot extract to defend your skin from free radicals, and loaded with hydrators like raspberry seed and marula oils. It’s also fairly full-coverage, so you can feel totally confident about your gorgeous complexion.
Suntegrity “5 in 1” Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen SPF 30 ($45)
Texture: Cream
Coverage: Medium
Fragrance: No
Shade Range: Four shades: fair to medium
SPF: 30
This chemical-free tinted sunscreen protects, moisturizes, and covers the skin with a super natural, light radiant finish. In addition to nano-sized zinc oxide minerals that protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays without leaving behind any white residue, the product includes hyaluronic acid, organic aloe vera, jojoba, sunflower, pomegranate oils and green tea for antioxidant protection and to hydrate the skin as it shields. A handy guide on their site helps you identify the exact shade that’s right for you before you buy.
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 ($35)
Type: Physical (Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide)
Texture: Light cream
Coverage: Light to medium
Fragrance: No
Shade Range: One shade
SPF: 50
This tinted sunscreen glides on and melts into skin without feeling the least bit oily. It’s formulated with microfine transparent minerals that won’t leave behind a white hue. The formula is further boosted with artemia salina, a plankton extra that helps skin to become more resistant to sun and health-induced damage.
Dermalogica Sheer Tint SPF 20 Sunscreen ($45)
Type: Physical and chemical
Texture: Light cream
Coverage: Medium
Fragrance: No
Shade Range: Three shades: light, medium and dark
SPF: 20
Broad-spectrum protection? Check. Skin-smoothing color? Check. Free radical–fighting antioxidants? Hydrating hyaluronic acid? Light-diffusing, skin-perfecting finish? Check, check and check—making this lightweight option the perfect choice for daily wear.
