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By Kiana Murden and Jenny Berg
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Having the best tinted sunscreens in your beauty bag just makes sense. After all, a healthy glow goes hand in hand with responsible vitamin D exposure—so why not let your chosen formula double as your complexion hero? Whether you’re considering skin care to pack for spring break, or simply want to ward off sun damage on winter walks, Vogue’s list of the best tinted sunscreens will carry you through 2024 with ease. And don’t you worry—none of our chosen formulas will leave a white cast.
“A tinted sunscreen is a product that’s primarily an SPF and also has pigment added to offer light-to-medium makeup coverage,” explains Britta Plug, esthetician and Wildling cofounder. “This can be especially helpful in mineral-based sunblocks that can leave a white cast. The pigments help to harmonize the physical sunblock with your personal skin tone.”
She goes on to explain that the difference between a tinted sunscreen and tinted moisturizer with SPF is really semantics—thinking of it as a spectrum, rather than distinct categories. In her opinion, it’s really all about the primary function of the product. “Is it formulated to mostly hydrate and moisturize skin but also has SPF as an added benefit? Or is it primarily an SPF that has some hydrating ingredients added for a dewy finish or to offset some of the dryness that can accompany mineral SPF?”
“In general tinted sunscreens should also be SPF 30 or higher and provide broad-spectrum coverage against UVA and UVB,” instructs dermatologist Marisa Garshick. “In many cases, the tint may come from iron oxides, which have also been shown to provide protection against high-energy visible light, also known as blue light, which can be especially helpful for certain individuals dealing with hyperpigmentation.”
Think of it as a tinted version of your favorite facial SPF. That being said, Dr. Garshick notes that it does provide adequate UV protection but be sure to apply enough of the formula. Her rule of thumb? Apply two finger lengths to the face and neck. Dermatologist Joyce Park echoes these sentiments, sharing some final insight: “Both chemical and mineral sunscreens work well; the best sunscreen for you is the one that you will actually use!”
With that, read on to discover Vogue’s edit of the best tinted sunscreens to consider, as tested and reviewed by our experts and editors.
Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50
Total Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50
Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra Light Face Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50
Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
MD Mineral BB Crème SPF 30
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen
Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen
Radiant SkinTint Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Nudescreen Daily Mineral Veil SPF30
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