Best Tinted Sunscreens

Skin-perfecting tinted SPF with iron oxides that also defend against visible light.

Tinted sunscreens with a skin-perfecting finish

Tinted sunscreens do two things a clear formula can't. They blur and even out tone like a light base, and their iron oxides add protection against visible light, which drives melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation. Many people find they can skip foundation altogether.

Editor's picks

Revision Intellishade Original SPF 45 is a peptide-rich tinted moisturizer with SPF. EltaMD UV Clear Tinted SPF 46 suits sensitive and acne-prone skin, and SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Tinted SPF 32 is a 100% mineral option. sunbetter TONE SMART SPF 75 offers very high protection in a universal tint.

Getting the shade right

Most of these use a universal tint that adjusts to a range of skin tones as you blend. For deeper tones prone to pigmentation, a tinted mineral formula gives the best visible-light defense. Apply after skincare as the last step before any makeup.

Featured Best Tinted Sunscreens Reviews

SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30
SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30
4.6 (119 reviews) 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 119 reviews
$65.00
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“Love this sunscreen, perfect for oily skin not greasy at all .”

— Savy M.
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EltaMD UV Clear Deep Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
EltaMD UV Clear Deep Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
4.6 (7 reviews) 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews
$47.00
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EltaMD UV Daily Hydration+ Tinted SPF 50 1.7 oz
EltaMD UV Daily Hydration+ Tinted SPF 50
4.8 (5 reviews) 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews
$47.00
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