6 tinted moisturisers with SPF for the girl on the go

Trust this triple-duty product to offer coverage, care and protection all at once

As we’re swaying away from the full-coverage foundation look, tinted moisturisers are becoming the newest vanity staples. Tinted moisturisers offer minimal coverage, enough for everyday wear, along with nourishing and hydrating ingredients that make the product a suitable choice for all-day-long wear too. The best part? Tinted moisturisers come packed with SPF, promising added sun protection; however, it cannot be a replacement for sunscreen. Lightweight textures, blendable formulas and universally flattering ingredients make tinted moisturisers a go-to choice for all skin types, especially in hot and humid climates. We list some of the best tinted moisturisers with SPF—make one of these a part of your morning routine or simply slide it in your handbag for when you’re on the move.  

Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25, Smashbox

Available in 12 shades spanning all skin tones, this creamy tinted moisturiser from Smashbox features an easy-to-work-with texture—neither too thick, nor too runny. Loaded with hyaluronic acid, peptides, niacinamide, glycerin, rose water extracts, and a slew of fruit extracts, it imparts minimal coverage and a dewy finish. This one is sweat-, humidity-, and water-resistant, making it appropriate for daily wear.

Drop a Hint Hydrating Skin Tint SPF 30 PA +++, Akind

A tinted moisturiser from Akind will become your favourite product to wear every day, thanks to its cream-like texture that makes you forget you’re wearing it at all.  The formula is packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamins B5, C, E, licorice, and squalane to keep the skin soft and hydrated. The coverage is decent, while the finish is natural to dewy. 

Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint Foundation with SPF 15, Bobbi Brown

Beyond its chic, minimal packaging, what makes this tinted moisturiser noteworthy is the infusion of Bobbi Brown’s cult Vitamin Enriched face base. The citrus-scented tinted moisturiser has a liquid consistency, so all you need is your fingers to work this in. Ingredients like vitamins B, C, D and E, niacinamide, glycerin, shea butter, and grapefruit oil make it a powerhouse of nourishment. While this tinted moisturiser suits all skin types, it’s particularly great for dry or eczema-prone skin types susceptible to flaking, peeling, and irritation.

Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30, Laura Mercier

Laura Mercier’s foundation was topping all the beauty trendcharts on Instagram and TikTok in 2024, but this tinted moisturiser is a hidden gem. It contains SPF 30, vitamins C and E, shea butter, glycerin, and Macadamia seed oil to moisturise the skin all day long. It is great for mature skin types, not only because of the ingredient mix but also a formula that doesn’t settle into fine lines. 

Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30, NARS

This tinted moisturiser is as good as a foundation, except it doesn’t feel cakey or heavy on the skin. Free of parabens, fragrances or mineral oil, this medium-to-full coverage formula comes packed with antioxidants like vitamins C and E, SPF 30, and turmeric extract that keeps the skin healthy. While this tinted moisturiser has a demi-matte finish, it doesn’t turn oily or sticky on the skin over time. You can, however, choose to set it with a loose powder.

Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20, Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty’s SPF-infused tinted moisturiser comes in a whopping 24 shades. Its blendable formula glides smoothly on the skin, leaving behind a natural second skin-like look. Vitamins C and E and sunflower seed oil make sure the skin looks fresh and supple, while the formula can be built up endlessly—from sheer to full coverage. Its packaging is nifty; the squeezy bottle allows for controlled dispersion of the moisturiser.

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