For sheer coverage, try the Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint with Hyaluronic Acid + Squalane ($42), created to even out your skin tone for a natural, your-skin-but-better finish. The liquid formula contains hyaluronic acid for hydration and tiger grass to soothe the appearance of redness. For more info, read our complete review of the Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint.

Editor Quote: "The first thing I noticed was how well it melted into my skin. It was easy to spread, didn't pull at my skin, and layered well under my skin-care products. It was also hydrating, and it left my face feeling moisturized rather than the tight or dry feeling that can sometimes come after applying foundation. I looked dewy and glowing all over, which is exactly what I was going for." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer

Glossier is arguably the pioneer of the no-makeup makeup trend and the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint for Dewy Sheer Coverage ($26) perfectly epitomizes that look. The dewy, breathable formula gives the skin a touch of coverage to even out your skin tone, and it contains diamond powder that creates a soft blur effect to minimize the appearance of pores.

Another innovative option is the Rose Inc Skin Enhance Luminous Skin Tint Serum Foundation ($42), ideal for those who aren't big on traditional tinted moisturizers. What separates this one from the pack is that it dispenses as a serum with floating pigment beads inside. You mix it with a brush before seamlessly blending it into your skin for the slightest bit of skin-enhancing pigment. Read our beauty editor's complete review of the ROSE INC Skin Enhance Luminous Skin Tint Serum Foundation.

Editor Quote: "The product itself is really hydrating, but it's lightweight enough that it blends with very minimal effort. A single pump goes a long way and gives you natural-looking, sheer coverage. You can see it on your skin when you first swipe it on, but it immediately disappears when you blend it. What you're left with is a smooth finish that diminishes any redness and blurs imperfections. It's not going to fully conceal or cover breakouts or discoloration like dark spots, but it gives your skin an overall enhanced, diffused look, which is what I prefer." — Jessica Harrington, beauty editor

The packaging of the Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation ($42) is elite, featuring a click pen and rollerball applicator. The sheer finish is just enough to give your skin a hint of coverage and glow, and our favorite thing about it of all is that it's refillable, and thus, a sustainable option.

As its name implies, the Beautycounter Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer ($50) gives your skin a boost of dewiness thanks to the formula's pearlescent pigments. In addition to a teeny bit of coverage, it's loaded with skin-care ingredients, including black currant seed oil, peony root extract, and vitamin C, to increase the appearance of skin firmness and radiance with consistent use.

The TikTok-famous Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation ($46) is part skin care, part makeup. You can expect an ultra-dewy finish and light coverage. As for its skin-care benefits, this formula contains mineral sunscreen (ideal for sensitive skin types), hyaluronic acid for hydration, and niacinamide to help smooth skin and subtly even your skin tone over time. For more, read our review of the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation.

Editor Quote: "The coverage gives you a nice blur and evens out skin tone — plus, it doesn't settle into fine lines throughout the day and has a nice dewy finish. " — Aviel Kanter, director of branded content

The Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint ($35) is the opposite of the cakey formulas you've tried in the past. It's hydrating and — as promised by its name — blurring, which means it smooths the appearance of your skin and minimizes the look of pores. Read our complete review of the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint.

Editor Quote: "This is one of those products that'd be perfect to wear once it starts getting warmer outside as it allows for your skin to breathe a bit even while it's underneath the products. The formula is also buildable, so if you find yourself needing just a little more coverage without it feeling too heavy or cakey, you can just apply more." — Danielle Jackson, former assistant beauty editor

If you're looking for a top-rated tinted moisturizer under $20, the ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Acid Tinted Moisturizer ($14) needs to be on your radar. The oil-free formula comes in 20 shades and is long-wearing, lightweight, and easy to blend. Plus, it contains hyaluronic acid and coconut water to quench parched skin and make it look its plumpest.

We can't talk about lightweight tinted moisturizers without spotlighting the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 ($47), one of the original options out there. It's a fan-favorite among beauty editors and aficionados alike, including our executive director, who's been using it "on and off for the past two decades." The formula was revamped in 2019 so that it's more hydrating, with extra UV protection. Read our complete review of the updated Tinted Moisturizer With Light Coverage: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30.

Editor Quote: "It feels luxurious and creamy whether you apply it with your hands or a brush. And while the coverage is sheer, it can be layered and plays nicely with concealer. You can see that the formula hides patchy discoloration and redness, but it still lets my freckles shine through." — Dawn Davis, executive director

Dry, normal, and combination skin types will appreciate the Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer ($30), which comes in a sleek, squeezable tube that makes it super easy to dispense your ideal amount of product. Our assistant beauty editor put it to the test last year, and it quickly became her "go-to base product for summer." Read her comprehensive review of the Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer.

Editor Quote: "Once I started blending the tinted moisturizer onto my face, I was immediately impressed with the coverage. I have quite a bit of hyperpigmentation and active breakouts, so I typically have to either build up a foundation or go back and add concealer. Not only was this product covering my blemishes, but it did so with just one layer, which I was completely shocked by." — Ariel Baker, assistant editor, beauty

The Urban Decay Hydromaniac Tinted Moisturizer ($33) is a dry skin savior, loved for how it delivers maximum hydration (thanks to marula oil) without skimping on coverage. Our beauty editor put it to the test and was shocked by how well it concealed her acne marks and dark spots and made her skin look so good that she skipped concealer altogether. Read her complete review of the Urban Decay Hydromaniac Tinted Moisturizer.

Editor Quote: "Even though my go-to makeup routine is natural-looking I wouldn't exactly call it "minimal" because I use around 10 products to get the job done. However, now that I discovered the new Urban Decay Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Hydrator Foundation, I decidedly can remove concealer from my everyday lineup." — Jessica Harrington, beauty editor

If you're new to Tower 28, its products are formulated for sensitive skin, and follow the National Eczema Association's Ingredient Guidelines. The Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Foundation ($32) is no exception. It uses mineral sunscreen, along with soothing aloe vera and prickly pear extract, which is rich with antioxidants that help with blue light protection. For medium coverage, the brand recommends applying it with a damp beauty sponge or brush.

The BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer ($7) is an oil-free formula that countless shoppers — and one of our commerce editors — have deemed good for acne-prone skin. The buildable, light-to-medium coverage formula boasts a gel-cream texture that glides on smoothly and (in BareMinerals fashion) seamlessly fuses skin care and makeup with hydrating hyaluronic acid and squalene.

Editor Quote: "Although it's a tinted moisturizer, this product has incredible coverage. It feels lightweight on the skin but looks like you're wearing a medium, buildable coverage foundation — that is why it has been my holy grail, go-to daytime complexion product." — Anvita Reddy, assitant editor, Commerce

The NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($45) is slightly thicker than your average tinted moisturizer, but it provides medium, glowy coverage that you'll obsess over.

Ami Colé is new-ish to the beauty market. Launched in 2021, its products, designed for melanin-rich skin, have not-so-quietly earned a top spot among longtime industry favorites. The Skin-Enhancing Tinted Moisturizer ($32) has garnered a five-star rating at Sephora for offering "buildable coverage without looking cakey," writes a reviewer. Another says: "It's so hard to find the right shade for my skin tone and a tinted moisturizer that provides coverage without being too heavy." This one does just that.

Those familiar with IT Cosmetics are no strangers to the fact that the brand doesn't skimp on coverage. Case in point: the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ ($44) is a cult favorite among full-coverage fanatics and one of the company's most buzzworthy SKUs. It contains a high SPF factor to reinforce your UV protection, along with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E.

Want the lightweight feel of tinted moisturizer but the coverage of foundation? See: the Hourglass Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint ($56). It has "fuller coverage than any tinted moisturizer I've tried," writes a Sephora shopper. Another praised it for how it "covers as well as a liquid foundation, but without the caked-on look."