The Best Tinted Moisturisers For Glowy, Smooth Skin
For Flawless Shades
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint, £49 | Hourglass
Sheer but pigmented, this is great for anyone who wants something that sits somewhere between a foundation and tint. It has a soft, dewy finish that works on all skin types. The shade range is unrivalled too – none of the colours veer into being too yellow or orange. We love the fluid consistency, which is easy to build up without turning cakey.
Available at SPACENK.COM
For Those Who Suffer With Redness
BB Cream with Ginseng, £15.20 (was £19) | Erborian
A global bestseller, this silky BB Crème is known to minimise redness and imperfections, while improving skin’s health over time. Dubbed a ‘filter for your face’, you can use it as your sole base, or as a layer before anything else. We recommend using your fingers to work it into the skin like a moisturiser. Because it contains colour pigments, the warmth from your fingers will help break the formula down so it matches your complexion perfectly. Added antioxidants are a bonus, protecting skin from the dulling effects of pollution.
Available at BOOTS.COM
For Acne-Prone Skin
HydraTint, £23 | Sculpted By Aimee
Containing over 90% kind-to-skin ingredients, Sculpted By Aimee’s Hydratint is more like skincare than make-up – great if you find traditional foundations too heavy. It’s loaded with hyaluronic acid for lasting hydration and fortified with centella asiatica water to soothe and strengthen, while the ceramides repair and support the skin’s natural barrier. The finish is subtly luminous too.
Available at SCULPTEDBYAIMEE.CO.UK
For A Semi-Matte Glow
Skin Nova Complexion Balm, £34 | Vieve
This offers the coverage of a foundation but without any chalky, heavy or opaque feel. You only need a couple of tiny squeezes to cover your entire face – or areas that need it most. It unifies, smooths and dries down to a semi-matte finish, but one that maintains just enough glow to still look fresh and luminous. Ideal for those who want that little bit more. Plus, it contains polyglutamic acid – a key hydrator that’s four times more moisturising than hyaluronic acid.
Available at SEPHORA.CO.UK
For Fuss-Free Application
Just Enough Tinted Moisturiser, £44 | Jones Road
You can be quite slapdash when applying this as it goes on so evenly. Lightweight and with a barely-there feel, it conceals discolouration, redness and dark spots, but without any cakey, heavy finish or tidemarks. It’s full of nourishing ingredients too, including glycerine, vitamin E and hyaluronate which work together to prevent water loss.
Available at LIBERTYLONDON.COM
For Doughnut Skin
Buttermelt Glaze Soft Glow Skin Tint, £11.19 (was £13.99) | NYX
Everyone wants the glazed look and this NYX Tint promises just that – as well as lightweight coverage. It gives skin a glossy, airbrushed effect that looks hydrated and plump. You may find you still need an extra swipe of concealer here or there, but it’s great for those who like the dewy look – especially if you’re on more of a budget. It also sits nicely under any make-up you apply on top – be it more foundation, concealer or blush.
Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
For Breathable Coverage
Seamless Skin Enhancing Tint, £37 | Lisa Eldridge
Lisa Eldridge is known for celebrating natural complexions, which is why her Skin Tint perfectly captures that ‘your skin but better’ look. It evens out skin tone, minimises shadows and takes down redness for a refreshed, healthy look. A little really goes a long way; it also feels super lightweight and lets your natural skin shine through. While the finish isn’t as glowy as others on this list, it offers a more natural, satin-like look, making it ideal for everyday wear.
Available at SPACENK.COM
For Added SPF Benefits
Skin Illusion Tinted Moisturiser SPF25, £40 | Clarins
This tinted moisturiser from Clarins has great coverage – just enough for daytime but not so much that your skin feels suffocated. It evens out redness, darkness and texture, while hyaluronic acid gives skin with that quenched, healthy look. There’s SPF in there too for added protection – ideal for the warmer months ahead.
Available at CLARINS.CO.UK
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