8 tinted sunscreen formulas for coverage in more ways than one

We’re starting things off light (in all senses of the word) with SPF 30 coverage and a sheer, natural-finish skin tint from Milk Makeup. Enriched with avocado, mandarin, jojoba, grapeseed, and olive oils for a dewy sheen and lasting hydration, while the rollerball applicator allows for easy on-the-go touch-ups throughout the day.

$64 at Sephora

This vegan, tinted mineral sunscreen offers a lovely helping of UV protection (SPF 40 to be precise), and is packed full of hydrating hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and squalane. Not only will your precious skin be protected but it will also enjoy some delicious smoothing and plumping effects from all the skin care-inspired ingredients in this lightweight pick. 

$68 at MECCA

Fresh on the block, Ultra Violette’s Dream Screen does what it says on the tin and provides skin with a complexion-perfecting veil of tinted sunscreen. You’ll get a whopping dose of SPF 50 in this formula, alongside antioxidant-rich Kakadu plum for longer-lasting sun protection and a glowy sheen that's perfect for the summer months. 

$55 at Sephora

This budget-friendly pick from Morphe is a triple threat, combining the powers of a reef-safe SPF 30 sunscreen and sheer-finish foundation with some serious skin care heroes. It contains skin brightening lactic acid, soothing allantoin, antioxidants vitamin E and citric acid, plus hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin. It’s looking like glowy, hydrated skin for the next 24 hours (well, after you’ve applied it that is). 

$26 at Morphe

This tinted moisturiser from Bare Minerals has a fanbase consisting of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hailey Beiber thanks to its lightweight gel texture and SPF 30 coverage. The infusion of olive-derived squalane to relieve dehydrated skin and moisture-replenishing mineral electrolytes doesn’t hurt its reputation either. 

$47 at MECCA

We can’t talk about SPF-infused base products without giving a shout out to IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream with SPF 50+. With an impressive SPF 50 promise and a full coverage finish, this is our number one pick for outdoor events *cough* wedding season *cough*. This CC cream is also enriched with hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, niacin, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and vitamins, while also claiming to replace seven products in your beauty routine (foundation, colour corrector, serum, primer, concealer and moisturiser). But we’ll let you decide how many products you want to pile on your face when you do your makeup. 

$63 at Sephora

Bearing a light, skin-evening tint, Bali Body's SPF formula glides on like a serum. The thin fluid sits comfortably under makeup, delivering a sun-kissed glow without the sun damage. For 'my skin but better', look no further.

$31.95 at Bali Body

This 2-in-1 sunscreen/mineral foundation is the ultimate natural-looking base product. You can expect light, glow-inducing coverage combined with SPF 30 and the blue light protectant prickly pear extract delivers good skin with every wear.

$55.73 at REVOLVE