Tinted Moisturizer for Every Skin Type: Eight Great Ideas Natural Beauty Breakthrough

Tinted Moisturizer for Every Skin Type: Eight Great Ideas

Posted By Angelina Drennan on February 26, 2011

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Foundation does so much for skin. It provides a smooth and uniform canvas for other makeup, it acts as a physical sunblock and barrier to environmental pollutants, and it can fight acne and aging. But when you’re in a hurry and have time for only a few products, or you want to wear something light and sheer on a warm day, a two-in-one tinted moisturizer is the way to go. No matter what type of skin you have, there’s a formulation for you.

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Best All-Purpose: you rebel, by Benefit

Benefit’s “defiantly different” tinted moisturizer is a great choice for most normal skin, and contains vitamins A and E to protect and soothe. ($30, Benefit)

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Best for Anti-Aging: Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Makeup-Less Chemical-Free SPF 30 Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer

Self-adjusting pigments mask shadows, dark circles, and spots of hyperpigmentation; peptides fight fine lines and dullness. ($48, Sephora)

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Best Full Coverage: Cover FX Skin Tint Moisturizing Treatment & Tint

To get foundation-like coverage in a sheer liquid, try Cover FX’s formula, which comes in an extensive range of shades to match any skin tone. ($42, Dermastore.com)

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Best for Oily Skin: Clinique Moisture Sheer Tint SPF 15

This lightweight, oil-free gel hydrates without weighing skin down. ($27, Sephora)

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Best for Budgets: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer

This provides SPF, retinol, and a sheer wash of color, all for a more wallet-friendly price. ($11.29, Drugstore.com)

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Best Sunscreen: dr. brandt UV SPF 30 high protection

More sunscreen than moisturizer, this tinted lotion by Madonna’s on-call dermatologist absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling dry to the touch while protecting against photoaging with Helioguard 365. ($35, Drbrandtskincare.com)

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Best Indulgence: La Mer The SPF 18 Fluid Tint

This luxurious fluid contains extracts of the same seaweed “Miracle Broth” as the famous Crème de la Mer. ($65, Saks Fifth Avenue)

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Best for Acne: Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

For skin that’s prone to acne, an oil-free formulation like Laura Mercier’s is a must. It’s also great for sensitive skin. ($42, Lauramercier.com)

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