We chatted about some of the best tinted moisturizers when I went over Heat-Proof Summer Makeup but I wanted to share a few more of my faves with y’all. In the summer months it’s a good idea to swap out your foundation for one of these because a heavy and full coverage foundation is going to be all wrong for you. As you sweat, it’s going to work against you and clog your pores. Have you used liquid foundation in the dead of Summer? Melting, pooling and just overall gross is probably what you were left with. These lightweight tinted moisturizers will keep your foundation fresh! They’re super light and will keep your skin looking dewy without looking oily. A bonus? They all have SPF which most regular liquid foundations will not have.
theBalm® theBalm ‘BalmShelter®’ Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18 • TheBalm • $25.00 – This is one of my absolute favorites because of how light it is. It’s really hydrating, easy to apply, and goes on smooth each time. This one gives a medium coverage illusion (if you’re without redness and blemishes) and evens out your complexion. I tend to throw this one on under foundation in the winter as well as summer.
Physicians Formula Organic wear 100% Natural Origin Tinted Moisturizer • Physicians Formula • $11.99 – Another favorite that goes on smoothly, isn’t greasy and absorbs quickly. Super moisturizing and my skin always feels softer after use. It’s 100% natural origin tinted moisturizer is formulated with antioxidant-rich OrganiSoy and Eco-Olive to nourish and moisturize skin cells.
e.l.f. professional Tinted Moisturizer SPF20 Sand • $2.99 – In need of something to even out your complexion and give you a subtle glow? This one is definitely for you. Also, super hydrating, applies easily, and leaves your skin smooth.
Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 • Laura Mercier • $43.00 – I just professed my love of this one in this review here; I really have been just loving this for daily use! It’s a lightweight, sheer buildable foundation formula that delivers a radiant finish. Protecting skin from the damaging rays of the sun with SPF 20 protection, this skin-friendly formula contains a unique Dewy Complex that is proven to keep the skin moisturized and better equipped to combat external aggressors and irritants.
Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 • Stila • $32.00 – This one is super hydrating. I am obsessed. It’s full of light-diffusing pigments to help diminish the look of fine lines and imperfections.
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 • NARS • $42.00 – This is the holy grail of tinted moisturizer. Obsessed does not even cover it. Applies like a dream, hydrates and evens out your complexion with a medium coverage that is to die for.
kelliegonzo says
August 6, 2014 at 1:59 pmI love tinted moisturizers! They’re usually the only kind of coverage I use. I’m really interested in the Balm one you mentioned.
Destany says
August 6, 2014 at 4:33 pmI use an Olay one… have for quite a while. it works well for me 🙂
Phyrra says
August 6, 2014 at 7:30 pmI love the NARS.
Krystal E says
August 6, 2014 at 7:47 pmThank you for this post! Great to see all the different options!
Mercedes {Beyond Beauty Lounge} says
August 6, 2014 at 9:10 pmI didn’t even know the balm had a tinted moisturizer.
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
August 6, 2014 at 9:57 pmI love the NARS & LM!
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
August 6, 2014 at 11:05 pmI am a big fan of the Laura Mercier!
Jamie says
August 6, 2014 at 11:07 pmThe Laura Mercier is one of my faves of all time!
Casey @ Beauty 101 says
August 6, 2014 at 11:26 pmThat NARS tinted moisturizer is everything!! Love it!
Deborah says
August 7, 2014 at 5:55 amRight now I don’t have a faorite tinted moisturizer – my skin is in such bad shape 🙁 but this post is a great referral when I need one!
Shipra says
August 7, 2014 at 10:52 amI’m so obsessed with tinted moisturizers. There’s nothing like soft skin and even skintone! <3
kristyn says
August 8, 2014 at 11:27 amsadly i haven’t tried any of these, I guess i need to add them onto my list!
Lace crown says
May 19, 2015 at 9:35 amPhysicians formula smells absolutely horrendous. Sadly, I couldn’t hendle the smell of it so it ended up in a trash. Smelling it all day on my skin was a torture. Elf tinted moisturizer is awesome, my favorite so far.
Philene says
May 21, 2015 at 1:28 amMiracle Skin Transformer is my go to tinted moisturizer because it does everything you could ever want, including provide sun protection, and it’s fragrance free.
Nikki says
August 3, 2015 at 8:49 amwhich one had the most coverage? I’d love to give one a try but I have redness from rosacea and don’t want to waste money one one that won’t cover the redness. Thanks for posting this! I am so tired of sweating off my foundation!
Marisol says
July 8, 2016 at 1:49 amI’m debating between Nars and LM… which one would you recommend?