11 Best Tinted Moisturizers We Tested for Every Skin Type

I’ll let you in on a secret: I rarely wear foundation; instead I rely on the best tinted moisturizers for lightweight, radiant coverage. What exactly is a tinted moisturizer, you ask? It’s a multitasker that serves as both skin care and makeup, so you get the best of both worlds. And no matter your coverage preference, these pigmented hydrators—which can include BB creams, CC creams, and skin tints—have skin-boosting ingredients that can target specific concerns.

To help you find your perfect match, we curated the list below featuring Glamour Beauty Award winners and tested options from dermatologists and makeup artists as well as Glamour-editor favorites. Our top pick overall is the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer because it really does last all day, is suitable for all skin types, comes in a variety of shades, and pairs well with other products. We also found an amazing drugstore buys, plenty of options packed with SPF, and a product our testers with mature skin loved.

The best tinted moisturizers, at a glance

Best with SPF

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Tinted Sunscreen

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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint

Bareminerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer

We put more than a dozen tinted moisturizers to the test, separating the best from the rest based on their ingredients, texture, coverage, and longevity.

Best Overall: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (SPF 30)

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (SPF 30)

Original video from Alanna Martine Kilkeary testing Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

Pros: Great shade range; controls excess oil and shine; blurs pores
Cons: Expensive

With 20 shades and a lightweight, blendable texture, this Laura Mercier moisturizer is best overall on our list because it’s beloved by makeup artists and Glamour editors alike. The oil-free blurring pick controls shine, has long-lasting wear, and even provides SPF protection. It helps even out skin tone and texture, too, and does a great job of hiding blemishes and redness. Kelli Anne Sewell, a NYC-based makeup artist loves using this formula when she needs something hydrating that still provides a makeup-like finish. “Tinted moisturizer is quick to apply and foolproof, because it provides coverage and it’s easy to apply with your hands, without having to rely on a brush or sponge,” she says. It’s suitable for all skin types and helps blur fine lines, too, making it a great choice if you’re looking to up your antiaging makeup game.

“I wore this blurring tinted moisturizer in the blaring 80-degree sun of Florida during a recent trip to Disney, and it didn’t smudge, budge, or move throughout the day. It’s really lightweight but easy to build up with a few layers, and I love that it only takes about two layers to get pretty much full coverage. This one is the most foundation-like of the bunch, and I’d definitely recommend using it if you want something to wear for a special occasion but don’t want to commit to a full-coverage beat,” says Glamour commerce writer, Alanna Martine Kilkeary.