Looking for the best tinted sunscreens? This post is about best ones you need to try!

Putting on sunscreen can be a daunting task for some. Trust me I get it! It can be too greasy, too drying, or worse…it’ll leave that dreadful WHITE CAST. No matter how many times you rub that sunscreen in, it’ll still make your face somehow look 3 shades lighter. However, applying sunscreen is a MUST if we want to age gracefully and not wrinkly with hyperpigmentation, skin cancer, and more.

Don’t worry, don’t fret, because this is where tinted sunscreens come in handy! They not only provide spf protection, but they also even out your skin tone giving you a more natural skin base. Now you may be asking, “But why can’t I just use my foundation that has spf in it?” Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but unless you are using about one half teaspoon of that makeup on your face, you are not getting anywhere near the protection that the foundation says on the bottle and trust me that’s A LOT of makeup! At most, most people only use about 2-3 pumps on their face.

Tinted sunscreens allow you to also layer makeup on top for extra coverage if you want but they don’t look or feel cakey which is a huge plus. Although not every tinted sunscreen is created equal and not created for every single person due to a persons skin type or color, there are a few brands that are nailing the tinted sunscreen game in terms of protection and finish. Check my top 6 recommended sunscreens that protect, correct, and blur!

 

 

1. Skinbetter Sunbetter Tone

Smart Sunscreen Compact

 

SPF 68

UVA/UBA protection

80 minute water resistance

Key Ingredients: Titantium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide

The Sunbetter compact is made to adapt to your skin tone. The compact comes in a solid form (perfect for traveling or on the go!) and comes with a sponge applicator.  When you apply it, you will see the color change closest to your own skin color. It provides light coverage with a just a hint of color. You can wear this under or over makeup and it gives your skin a beautiful even blurred look.

Sunbetter Compact – $65

 

 

2. Alastin Hydratint Pro Mineral SunscreenSPF 36

UVA/UVB Protection

40 minute water resistance

Key Ingredients: Titanium dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Phytoene & Phytofluene (Powerful antioxidants that protect your skin), Thermus Thermophilus Ferment ( counteracts infrared generated free radicals), Asteriscus Graveolens Extract (Aids in preventing air pollution induced oxidative stress)

The Alastin Hydratint Pro Mineral sunscreen is an oil free/fragrance free all mineral formulation. It is the sunscreen out of this list that provides the most coverage. However, just because it’s the most coverage, doesn’t mean it’s cakey. Actually, it’s quite the opposite. When applied it glides on lightweight and gives you a soft glow. It’s perfect for dry/normal skin types

Hydratint Pro Mineral Sunscreen – $55

 

3. Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

UVA/UVB, Blue light protection

No water resistance

Key Ingredients: Zinc Oxide, Hyaluronic Acid, Plant-Based Squalene, Niacinamide

This tinted sunscreen is for those with normal, dry, combination, and oily skin. However, caution to those with oily skin as this one is super glowy almost bordering greasy if you apply the recommended sunscreen amount. With that aside, this one is really beautiful on the on the skin as it gives you light weightless coverage and the finishing is a smoothing glowy effect. What’s  cool about this one is that it’s sunscreen, skincare, and makeup in one so you can be covered in all 3 aspects!

Super Serum Skin Tint – $48

 

4. Skinbetter Sunbetter

Tone Smart Lotion

SPF 75

UVA/UVB, Blue light protection

80 minute water resistance

Key Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide

The Sunbetter lotion is the same idea as the as the sunbetter compact where it adapts to your skin tone when you apply it, but in a lotion consistency. It’s oil free and 100% mineral. I know for some, mineral sunscreens are an automatic no as they can be drying but this one is not drying! In fact, it goes on creamy and hydrating and gives light coverage. Make it the last step in your skincare routine and feel like you have nothing on!

Sunbetter Lotion – $75

 

5. Colorescience Sunforgettable Total

Protection Face Shield – Bronze

SPF 50 PA+++

UVA/UBA, Blue light, infrared radiation protection

40 minute water resistance

Key Ingredients: Zinc oxide, Niacinamide

This sunscreen is one such an elegant formula and looks so natural on the skin you can’t miss out on this one! It’s also non-comedogenic ( won’t clog pores), hypoallergenic, and is free of fragrance. Because the color is bronze, it’s most suitable to mix it with your foundation, another sunscreen, or wear it alone if you have that summer tan or if you have a naturally tan complexion.

Face Shield Bronze – $39

 

6. Colorscience Sunforgettable Total

Protection Face Shield – Glow

SPF 50 PA+++

UVA/UBA, Blue light, infrared radiation protection

40 minute water resistance

Key Ingredients: Zinc oxide, Niacinamide

This sunscreen is the same type of formula as the bronze one on top, however instead of it having a bronze tint, it gives a glow tint. Mix this sunscreen with any tinted moisturizer, foundation, or even on its own, and you will have such a radiant healthy glow to your skin. You can also mix it with the Bronze sunscreen and it creates a such a balanced glowy bronze look that is stunning.

Face Shield Glow – $39

 

I hope these options helped you out on your journey to find your perfect tinted sunscreen that will make you feel naturally beautiful. Yes, sometimes finding the perfect one for your skin can be frustrating, but when you do it’s pure bliss! Try and give one these a go and you might find your perfect match. Oh and don’t forget, to PLEASE apply your tinted sunscreens every day and reapply every 2 hours. Your skin depends on it 😉