18 Best Tinted Sunscreens of 2023 to Add to Your Makeup Routine, Tested and Reviewed

Dermatologist Dornechia George Carter, MD, recommends Neutrogena’s new Purescreen+ Tinted Sunscreen, especially for those with deeper skin tones. With a water-resistant formula that’s available in four shades, this lightweight sunscreen is ideal for anything from a quick swim to a full face of makeup. As a bonus, it also contains Vitamin E to help condition and hydrate.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 4

THE REVIEW: “This mineral tint looks great and feels good,” one tester writes. “Love that there is a FAIR mineral block sunscreen! I usually look like I put bronzer on with other mineral tints, so I can’t use them. This product has many shades for all skin colors. Cool!”

Live Tinted’s Hueguard was developed to avoid leaving any white cast, especially for those with deeper skin tones. Though it is technically slightly tinted, the color should essentially just melt into your skin, leaving behind a blurred, natural glowy effect, as well as sun protection of SPF 30.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 1

THE REVIEW: “I’m a brown-skinned person who doesn’t like to use chemical sunscreens on the face due to burning, so I’ve searched high and low to find a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t turn me purple/gray/chalky,” one reviewer writes. “Guys, this is the one. There are others out there that are good with the white cast, but then the texture is all wrong and vice versa. This one nails it both in texture and having no white cast.”

If you prefer a chemical sunscreen, try Tula Skincare’s Radiant Skin Brightening Serum. The product is formulated with avobenzone and octisalate for sun protection, plus ceramides and hyaluronic acid to help boost your moisture barrier. The best part? It comes in 30 shades.

• Key ingredients: Avobenzone, octisalate
• Sunscreen type: Chemical
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 30

THE REVIEW: “This is great stuff!! It has all the great things for the skin and is so lightweight. And the SPF 30 is ‘chef’s kiss,’” writes one tester. “Great skincare product and great value. I recommend to everyone!!”

The best thing about Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation? The 17 inclusive shade options. It also gives a great, hydrating finish while protecting you from harmful UV rays, thanks to the SPF 30.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 17

THE REVIEW: "I love this tinted sunscreen! It has just enough pigment and it sits beautifully on my skin," reads one tester's review. "I love wearing this on a daily basis because it doesn’t look like I’m wearing anything. Plus, the color selection is excellent, and I feel I was able to find myself a good match."

If you want a skin-lovin' SPF tint that feels like you're not wearing anything, get yourself the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint. Not only will it feel lightweight, but you won't be able to tell you're wearing anything at all, yet your skin will look evened out and glowy.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 40
• Shades: 30

THE REVIEW: "I really do love this product. It evens out my skin tone, doesn’t pill on me, and gives me a nice understated glow," writes one tester. "My skin looks healthy and fine lines seem to be less noticeable."

I have never been let down by a CeraVe product. And considering this is one of the bestselling sunscreens on Amazon, many other people feel the same. It has a sheer tint compatible with a range of skin tones and contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to keep your skin looking healthy and glowy. Plus, at less than $15, it's a budget-friendly pick.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 1

THE REVIEW: "I love the new tinted formulation," writes one tester. "It is a marked improvement over prior non-tinted formulations by this brand, as it does not clump, pill, or ball up. It is not greasy nor is it drying."

Every dermatologist I've ever met has told me to use this sheer tinted sunscreen from EltaMD. It protects skin from UVA and UVB rays, feels ultra-lightweight, and is infused with niacinamide to help minimize breakouts, redness, and acne scars. Oh, and did I mention it's Hailey Bieber's fave? She uses it in this TikTok video, and her skin looks legit amaze!!

THE REVIEW: "I rarely write reviews unless I really love or hate something, and this stuff is amazing," writes one reviewer. "I have light/medium skin without the need for a heavy foundation. However, I do have HUGE pores. That said, this is an all-in-one sunscreen and foundation for me. I feel like it's so light that I don't even know I have anything on my face."

Supergoop makes a ton of excellent sunscreens, but this all-mineral tinted version is hands-down my fave. The sheer tint works with all skin tones, and the fluffy, mousse-like texture is easy to blend and leaves skin with a soft, matte finish, so you don't look overly shiny.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 40
• Shades: 1

THE REVIEW: "This is the best sunscreen I've ever used," writes one reviewer. "It protects, feels lightweight—I don't even feel it after 10 minutes—doesn't make me break out, doesn't leave a horrible white cast, and doesn't look like I'm wearing a layer of foundation!"

This tinted sunscreen feels just like a foundation, making it the perfect choice for anyone who prefers more coverage. It instantly covers redness, melasma, and breakouts (without settling into fine lines or pores), while protecting skin with a mineral-based SPF 50.

• Key ingredients: Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 50
• Shades: 22

THE REVIEW: "I have age spots, LARGE pores, and redness due to sun damage," reads one tester's review. "I do not have flawless skin, but this makes it look damn near flawless WITHOUT being cakey or looking overdone!"

I'm obsessed with this ultra-sheer tinted sunscreen for my no-makeup makeup days. The SPF 50 formula comes in two light-reflecting shades—glow and bronze—to give your skin an ethereal, just-napped-on-the-beach look. Plus, it helps blur discoloration, soothe inflammation, and protect skin from the damaging effects of blue light (ahem, your phone).

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 50
• Shades: 2

THE REVIEW: "This makes you glow—like shiny, radiate kind of glow," writes one tester. "I constantly am told that my skin looks great or that I’m glowing, and frankly I believe it’s because of this product."

This ultra-creamy tinted sunscreen is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, so it's perf for beach and pool days. You'll still need to reapply, but it's definitely the best option if you're looking to minimize sunburn and sun damage while swimming and sweating this summer.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 1

THE REVIEW: "I am African American with medium skin, and I use this for my face every day after moisturizer," writes one tester. "It leaves no white cast and can be worn with or without makeup. Has a semi-matte finish on its own. I love how it blends into my skin, it is not thick and adds an extra layer of moisture."

This vegan tinted sunscreen does it all—it moisturizes, primes, and provides medium coverage. You can layer your foundation on top of it or wear it alone. Several reviewers mention that it goes on smoothly and actually does last all day. What more could you ask for?

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 15

THE REVIEW: "I'm absolutely obsessed. It has a silky smooth, very lightweight texture that feels nothing like your typical foundation, cream, or primer," writes a reviewer. "It's not the slightest bit cakey, even on the creases of my nose where my other products usually cake up a lot. As for the pores around my nose, they were practically invisible after using this stuff, and with just one layer, the redness on my face disappeared."

This three-in-one tinted sunscreen acts like a moisturizer, SPF, and skin tint. In the morning, apply a few pumps to your clean dry skin, blend it in using your fingers, and you're done! You can also layer it over regular face moisturizer for an extra dewy look too.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 35
• Shades: 14

THE REVIEW: "One of my go-to products," one tester writes. "It’s lightweight and gives the skin a healthy glow while evening out skin tone, which is why I love it as a base for my makeup."

This tinted sunscreen is ideal for anyone who tends to avoid SPF because they hate how it feels. The gel-cream texture is ultra-lightweight, sinks in fast, is non-greasy, and has a buildable tint that helps hide zits and dark spots without feeling heavy or "makeup-y."

• Key ingredients: Titanium dioxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 20

THE REVIEW: "My go-to tinted moisturizer," writes one reviewer. "I have combination, light-medium neutral undertoned skin, and I use Natural 05. It’s hydrating and perfect coverage for evening out of my skin tone on days I’m being active and in the sun."

This sunscreen is specifically formulated and tinted for melanin-rich skin. It contains niacinamide to help brighten and repair damaged skin barriers, along with natural hydrating ingredients like jojoba oil and shea butter.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 60
• Shades: 3

THE REVIEW: "This sunscreen is honestly magical," reads one tester's review. "I get so many compliments because it gives me an airbrushed look."

Drunk Elephant's OG sunscreen has been a regular in my routine for years, and this sheer tinted version is just as good. The clean, plant-based formula uses 20 percent zinc oxide SPF to shield skin from UVA and UVB rays, plus sunflower and raspberry seed extract to protect from environmental damage.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 1

THE REVIEW: "I love trying out sunscreens but always come back to this guy," one reviewer writes. "Every time I have used this consistently I start to notice my skin calm down, my skin texture start to refine, and my skin tone even out."

With 16 shades to choose from, there's a pretty good chance you'll be able to find one that matches your skin tone well. This tinted moisturizer can be built up to full coverage, or sheered out for a more natural look (just be careful: the less you use, the less sun protection you’ll be getting).

• Key ingredients: Titanium dioxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 16

THE REVIEW: "My go-to makeup. Perfect in the summertime when you just need some light coverage and moisturizer," reads one customer's review. "Great in colder weather with a little bit of powder on top for extra coverage. Lasts a long time too!"

Even though it's made with mineral blockers like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, this tinted sunscreen this tinted sunscreen comes in two shades—Light/Medium and Medium/Dark—so it's totally cool to use on all skin tones. It's also made with all-natural ingredients, like coconut oil and shea butter.

• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide
• Sunscreen type: Mineral
• Protection: SPF 30
• Shades: 2

THE REVIEW: "This sunscreen is very moisturizing and easy to apply," reads one customer's review. "I have very sensitive skin and this product did not irritate it at all! I'm very grateful for this clean sunscreen that doesn’t leave me with a white cast!"