15 Lightweight Tinted Moisturizers For the No-Makeup Makeup Look

One of our editors put the Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer ($30) to the test and fell in love with, in her words, "everything from the packaging to the finish and even slight scent of sunscreen that reminds me of the beach." The TikTok-loved formula comes in a squeeze tube with a droplet applicator for maximum control of how much product you're dispensing, so you can build it from light to medium, depending on your vibe. It leaves a radiant finish, but countless shoppers attest it feels weightless on the skin. Read our complete review of the Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer.

Editor Quote: "Once I was done applying it all over, I quickly marked it down as my new go-to base product for summer. It left a soft, natural finish that felt neither too matte nor too dewy and will be perfect to see me through the hotter months. It covered up my breakouts seamlessly, yet my skin also did not feel like it had been caked on with pounds of makeup." — Ariel Baker, assistant editor, beauty

Introducing yet another editor-loved option: the Tula Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Skin Tint Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($40). Available in 30 shades, this formula is a fan favorite for its lightweight feel yet noticeable coverage that one shopper says is "enough to neutralize redness but light enough coverage for my freckles to shine through." Read our beauty editor's complete review of the Tula Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Skin Tint Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30.

Editor Quote: "What first caught my attention when I tried the Tula Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Skin Tint for the first time was the creamy consistency. Despite feeling super lightweight and thin, it's pretty pigmented." — Jessica Harrington, beauty editor

The Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation ($48) toes the line between foundation and tinted moisturizer. What you can expect is a tinted serum that provides lightweight foundation and a dewy finish. The biggest appeal of this product is that it's a makeup, skin care, and SPF product in one, containing hydrating hyaluronic acid, smoothing niacinamide, and SPF 40. Learn more in our review of the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation.

Editor Quote: "The foundation itself is definitely on the lighter side, falling right between a lightweight cream foundation and a tinted moisturizer. However, 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. The SPF 40 is the cherry on top and is made with non-nano zinc oxide, which protects skin from UVA, UVB, UVC, blue light, and infrared." — Aviel Kanter, director of branded content

The Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint ($35) was created to even out your skin tone and give your skin a "blurred" effect reminiscent of a TikTok filter. It does both without feeling heavy on the skin. In fact, a former editor says, "the word 'lightweight' doesn't do it justice." Find out more by reading our complete review of the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint.

Editor Quote: "I wore the medium deep shade 19 for a full day, and let me just tell you that by midday, I forgot I was even wearing anything on my face — that's how lightweight it was. 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." — Danielle Jackson, former associate beauty editor

The It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow ($44) is the newest in the brand's beauty-editor-loved CC cream line. Unlike the brand's other formulas, which are full coverage, this new one is medium coverage, ideal for those who prefer lighter base makeup. For more, check out our comprehensive review of the It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow.

Editor Quote: "Of all the It Cosmetics CC creams I've tried in the past, this one is hands down my favorite. The formula is lightweight but still long-wearing, which meant that by the end of the day my face was still sitting pretty even though I barely remembered I had anything on to begin with. Plus, it lasted me through my afternoon hot girl walk, even after I chose an uphill route that left me extra sweaty." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer

The Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($46) is slightly thicker than your average tinted moisturizer, but it provides medium, glowy coverage you'll obsess over. The oil-free formulation features vitamin C to help even out your skin tone over time, and it's infused with SPF 30 for UV protection.

Ami Colé was founded in 2021 to create high-quality cosmetics for dark skin tones — and the brand's been a major success. Enter its Ami Colé Skin-Enhancing Tinted Moisturizer ($32), a vegan formulation one shopper called an "IRL filter for your face." Shoppers say it doesn't irritate sensitive skin, blends "like butter," and blurs dark spots. With a 4.9-star rating and rave reviews all around, this product is one to buy two of at checkout — before it goes viral on TikTok.

Customers can't get enough of the Tarte Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer ($30). The vegan formula delivers sheer coverage, and it comes in a total of 20 shades. It also contains hyaluronic acid for moisture and turmeric-root extract, which may help reduce the appearance of redness. If you're not ready to purchase the full-size version, it also comes in a mini version ($16) if you want to test-drive the formula.

The Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35 Sunscreen ($36) utilizes 100 percent mineral sunscreen, which experts tend to agree is gentler for sensitive skin types. Along with SPF, it also features hyaluronic acid and pansy extract for hydration, licorice extract for brightening benefits, and pansy flower for antioxidant protection. Application is easy, too: just apply one or two pumps to your fingertips and blend it into your skin for light coverage and a dewy finish.

The Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 ($53) is an updated version of the brand's long-favorited tinted moisturizer. Unveiled in 2019, the new formulation uses SPF 30 (the original contained SPF 20), along with macadamia, kukui-seed oils, and tamarind-seed extract for moisture and antioxidant protection.

The Wet n Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator Matte Finish ($6) has nearly 10,000 five-star reviews on Amazon and costs less than some specialty coffee orders. The hyaluronic-acid-infused formula offers sheer-to-medium coverage and a semimatte finish that reviewers rave about.