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There’s something to be said for changing up your skin care routine as you get older, but the best tinted moisturizers for mature skin are great at any age. What sets them apart from the pack isn’t vague “anti-aging” claims that overpromise Botox-level results. It’s their effective active ingredients that moisturize and brighten, and their seamless tints that smooth out your complexion (some can even replace your trusty foundation).
“The ideal tinted moisturizer for mature skin combines skin care and makeup,” Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, FAAD, a cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatologist at Laser & Skin Surgery Center of NY in New York, tells SELF. “It will hydrate without causing irritation while enhancing your natural beauty, evening the skin tone, and bringing a glow.”
That’s quite the multitasking feat, but we’ve found a few products that check all of those boxes. Here, we spoke with derms to get their top picks and expert shopping advice.
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- Shop the best tinted moisturizers for mature skin
- How we chose the best tinted moisturizers for mature skin
- What happens to your skin as you age?
- What should you look for in a tinted moisturizer for mature skin?
Our top picks
- Best Overall: Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow All-in-One Tinted Moisturizer, $41
- Best Buildable Coverage: BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30, $39
- Best Water-Based: Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint, $70
- Widest Shade Range: Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, $48
- Best for Dry Skin: Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35, $38
- Best Lightweight Formula: Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $49
- Best for a Dewy Finish: DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46, $29
- Best for Improving Skin Tone and Texture: Isdin Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, $78
Shop the best tinted moisturizers for mature skin
These products won’t just save you time getting ready—they’ll also give your skin a radiant boost.
Best Overall: Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow All-in-One Tinted Moisturizer
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Halo Healthy Glow All-in-One Tinted Moisturizer
One SELF tester traded in her $80 foundation for Smashbox’s Halo Healthy Glow All-in-One Tinted Moisturizer over a year ago, and she hasn’t looked back since. “I love that when I’m getting ready in the morning, I can just squeeze a dab on each of my cheeks, forehead, and chin, and blend into my skin with a foundation brush for light, glowy coverage,” she says.
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The hyaluronic acid- and niacinamide-infused formula is made to last all day, and our tester confirms it doesn’t pill, crease, or settle into fine lines. It’s also oil-free—a plus for combination or oily skin types—and leaves out fragrance and other potential irritants that might bother sensitive skin.
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Best Buildable Coverage: BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
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Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer Hydrating Gel Cream SPF 30
Sumayah Jamal, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and the director of the Skin of Color Specialty Clinic at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City, recommends BareMinerals’s top-selling Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer for its broad shade range, SPF content, and host of hydrating ingredients. It contains squalane, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin, all of which will nourish your skin without leaving it feeling greasy. The coverage isn’t too heavy, either: It’s pretty sheer and buildable, with a finish that’s slightly dewy—perfect for those no-makeup-makeup days.
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Plus, because the formula includes mineral sunblock (and no synthetic fragrances), it’s a reliable pick for people with sensitive skin.
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Best Water-Based: Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint
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Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint
This skin tint is 75% water, making it super lightweight. “It’s barely noticeable after I rub it in,” says Sarah Felbin, SELF’s senior commerce editor.
Its gel-like formula gives a subtle glow that’ll trick people into thinking you rolled out of bed fresh-faced. “I like the consistency and that it has just enough coverage to even out my skin tone, but not so much that it feels cakey,” she adds. “The result is really beautiful.”
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Widest Shade Range: Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
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