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"As we age, skin becomes drier, and foundation can start to look cakey or patchy and settle into fine lines," says makeup artist
Kat James
. The smartest swap you can make in your
beauty routine
is to reach for a tinted moisturizer. It has the hydration your skin needs built into the formula.
The Best Tinted Moisturizers for Mature Skin
Best Overall:
Saie Slip Tint SPF 35 Tinted Moisturizer
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Best Blurring:
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer
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Best Lightweight:
Kosas BB Burst Tinted Face Gel Cream
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A tinted moisturizer is lightweight, "so it won't settle into lines and wrinkles like a heavier foundation would," explains makeup artist
Suzy Gerstein
. Instead, she says, "it adds a radiant glow to my mature clients." Plus, it's an easy-to-use multitasker. "You get moisture, coverage, and color in one formula," says
RaeDawn Johnson
, a celebrity makeup artist and
Gayle King's go-to
. Note that a tinted moisturizer can also be called a skin tint; this is a more modern term for the same type of product. There are many tinted moisturizers to choose from, whether you're looking for SPF, a glowy finish, or a more natural matte look. Ahead, shop expert-recommended picks that will give you that flawless base.
Best Deal
Kosas BB Burst Tinted Face Gel Cream
$28
$19
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33%
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Best Overall
Saie Slip Tint SPF 35 Tinted Moisturizer
$38
Amazon
Also Consider
$38
Sephora
$36
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Credit: Saie Beauty
Why We Love It
Lightweight
Offers sun protection
What to Consider
If you have oily skin, you may not like its hydrating feel
We love a tinted moisturizer with SPF! It’s multitasking at its finest. This one is a mineral zinc formula, but since it's tinted, you don't have to worry about any white cast. This is also so lightweight; it glides onto the skin, offering a beautiful no-makeup makeup radiance, and comes in 14 shades. Besides hydrating hyaluronic acid, this product contains licorice root extract to help brighten skin. The formula is fragrance-free and great for all skin types, including sensitive.
Key ingredients:
Zinc oxide, hyaluronic acid, and licorice root extract
Size:
1.3 oz
Shades:
14
2
Best Blurring
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer
$72
Dermstore
Credit: Chantecaille
Why We Love It
Minimizes skin texture
Doesn't leave skin looking shiny
What to Consider
You still need to wear sunscreen because SPF 15 isn't enough coverage on its own
Available in 12 shades
, this tinted moisturizer "perfects skin without adding too much shine, so it's great for combination skin types," says Gerstein. It's especially effective in minimizing the appearance of uneven texture, such as large pores and fine lines. The formula contains a botanical polysaccharide that's ultra-hydrating—a clinical trial conducted by the brand showed it improves hydration in only one hour. It's also made without silicones, microplastics, parabens, or fragrance.
Key ingredients:
Titanium dioxide, and polysaccharide
Size:
1.2 oz
Shades:
12
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Best Lightweight
Kosas BB Burst Tinted Face Gel Cream
Now 33% Off
$28
$19
Amazon
Also Consider
$38
Revolve
$38
Nordstrom
Credit: Kosas BB Tinted Gel Cream
Why We Love It
Lightweight gel texture
Good shade range
What to Consider
It's best applied with your fingers
"For a truly unique experience, I highly recommend this option's refreshing and ultra-lightweight gel texture," says James. The formula is packed with a ton of beneficial skincare: Copper peptides help stimulate collagen production, zinc soothes skin, sodium PCA helps skin retain moisture, and saccharide isomerate supports the skin barrier. After testing, we found that it's best to apply this formula with your fingers for an even blend and finish.
Key ingredients:
Zinc oxide, copper peptides, and sodium PCA
Size:
1.0 oz
Shades:
25
4
Best Glowing Finish
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25
Now 18% Off
$46
$38
Amazon
Also Consider
$54
Revolve
$54
Nordstrom
Credit: Laura Mercier
Why We Love It
Dewy finish
Great for dry skin
What to Consider
Could offer a larger variety of dark shades
This formula contains pearlescent pigments to give your complexion what's often described these days as a "dewy dumpling glow"—an all-over gleam that is neither overly shiny nor greasy. Gerstein says it works wonders on dry skin, but she also loves applying it onto anyone and everyone's cheeks, no matter their skin type, to create a beautiful highlight. The formula contains French algae to improve radiance over time and SPF 25 for a boost of sun protection.
Key ingredients:
Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate,
Octocrylene, french algae, and luminescent pearls
Size:
1.7 oz
Shades:
14
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Best Vitamin-Rich
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Hydrating Skin Tint SPF 15
Now 25% Off
$49
$37
Amazon
Also Consider
$49
Nordstrom
$49
Bloomingdale's
Credit: Bobbi Brown
Why We Love It
Available in 18 shades
Layers well with other makeup
Protects skin
What to Consider
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