10 tinted moisturizers to combat humid, hot summer days — starting at $6
Beat the heat with these picks from Rare Beauty, Wet n Wild, Laura Mercier and more.
Summer is finally here, meaning backyard hangouts, patio drinks, beach days, and a lot of time basking in the sunshine.
While most Canadians live for our fleeting summer months, there are some downsides to hot, sticky humid weather. Beauty enthusiasts know that humidity often mean your makeup looks like a melted Halloween mask by the end of the day.
So, how do you keep your makeup looking relatively fresh during summer? You can start by swapping out your heavy foundations for something lighter and able to withstand a bit of sweat. Not only will your skin breathe better — but it won’t slide off your skin like a full-coverage foundation.
Of course, makeup and skincare aren’t one size fits all, and what’s “best” for you may not be the best for someone else. So while we can’t definitively call these products the best, we can say there’s something for everyone here. Whether you’re looking for something ultra-sheer to even out skin or a light-to-medium coverage formula that will cover up blemishes, one of these 10 products will become your summer must-have.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free Natural Skin Perfector
Laura Mercier Oil Free Natural Skin Pefector has reached icon status. This is the perfect product to achieve that “no makeup-makeup” look for summer. The winning formula offers a glowy finish and just enough pigment to cover up any discoloration or acne spots. Tinted moisturizers typically don’t accommodate too many skin tones, but Laura Mercier has blessed us with 20 shades that blend seamlessly.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer
Selena Gomez’s makeup brand Rare Beauty surprised the beauty community by releasing some quality products that work for various skin types. Their Beauty Tinted Moisturizer is one of their best sellers, and if you’re looking for something with light to medium coverage, this product is for you. For the majority of users, this tinted moisturizer blends and blurs while keeping your skin looking hydrated and fresh.
Wet N Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator
This budget-friendly tinted moisturizer offers light coverage that’s buildable and leaves your skin feeling hydrated. The formula is packed with hyaluronic acid and vegan squalane so it’s a great skin-care product as well.
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer
The NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer is a fan-favourite, rarely disappoints and works for a variety of skin types. The formula goes on sheer but is buildable if you want a bit more coverage. You’ll love the brightening effect of this iconic product that’s packed with skincare goodies like kopara and vitamin C.
SkinCeuticals Physical Matte Defense SPF 50
Technically this product isn’t a tinted moisturizer, but in the name of sun protection, we had to include this tinted SPF option. SkinCeuticals products are for serious skincare enthusiasts, so you know your skin’s in for a treat. Once applied, the SkinCeuticals Matte UV Defense SPF 50 offers a matte finish that’s great for oily skin. It’s light coverage so don’t expect makeup-like coverage but it’s the perfect product for active and ultra-hot days at the beach.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Bare Look Tint Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid
The French know all about good skincare so it’s no surprise they released a winner in Yves Saint Laurent NU Bare Look Tint. The formula is lightweight but buildable and leaves you with a subtle glow. If you’re looking for something that gives you that “your skin but better” look, you’ve just found it.
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation
The clean beauty gods have blessed us with this summer skin essential. ILIA’s Super Serum Skin Tint with SPF is a great product if you’re looking for sheer coverage with a dewy finish. The product admittedly has an odd scent but it dissipates after a few minutes. With active skincare ingredients like squalane, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, we almost feel comfortable falling asleep in this product.
Tarte BB Blur Tinted Moisturizer
If you prefer more of a matte complexion, the Tarte BB Blur Tinted Moisturizer is one of your best bets. The formula provides a light to medium coverage that doesn’t make you look greasy or shiny. It’s also ultra-low maintenance and easy to apply with just your fingers so you can reapply it quickly throughout the day. We definitely recommend this product if you have more oily skin.
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream SPF 30
For a medium coverage finish, the BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer could be your ticket to phenomenal summer skin. The rave reviews this product has received are warranted because not only does it provide great coverage without the cakiness, it’s loaded with hyaluronic acid for dewy plump skin, plus mineral SPF 30.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40 and Niacinamide
We love a makeup product that’s infused with treats for your skin. The IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40 and niacinamide is the ultimate summer tinted moisturizer. It offers lightweight coverage and a dewy finish as well as SPF 40 to protect you from sun damage.
