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

EltaMD UV Clear Deep Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
EltaMD UV Clear Deep Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
4.5 (6 reviews) 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews
$47.00
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