15 Tinted Sunscreens That Leave You Glowing, Not Ghostly

SPF: 50 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredient: Titanium dioxide (11%) | Number of shades: 4 | Water resistance: 40 minutes | Price per ounce: ~$23.52

Great for everyday use, this La Roche-Posay is everything you could want in a tinted sunscreen: broad spectrum SPF 50, water-resistant and lightweight. (Note: the three newer shades are SPF 40.) The fragrance-free mineral sunscreen is one of our former Beauty Assistant's favorites; she wears it every day under makeup. "The tint acts as a primer to even out my skin tone," she shared. "I can even wear it on its own without foundation on a light makeup day." While most reviewers love the light formula, a few found it to be too thin and watery.

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SPF: 40 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredient: Zinc oxide (15%) | Number of shades: 1 | Water resistance: None | Price per ounce: ~$11.17

Priced under $20, Bubble's tinted SPF is a great bargain buy and was Wnek's favorite option she evaluated for this story. "The initial texture of the product is like a hydrating lotion and it absorbs quickly," she shared. Though it's great for any skin type, she especially likes it for combination or oily skin. "The color coverage is sheer to light, and the finish is matte radiant, not oily," she adds. "I was taken aback at how dark it is upon application, but the final shade is similar to my skin tone."

SPF: 75 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3.5%), zinc oxide (10%) | Number of shades: 1 | Water resistance: 80 minutes | Price per ounce: ~$44.12

Despite a high level of mineral SPF, this formula proved to blend well with no white cast when Wnek tested it. She likes the mattifying mousse-like texture for oilier skin types. "Of the water-resistant tinted face sunscreens, I liked this one especially for those with oily skin," she said. "It feels light and matte throughout the day." Take note that this option won't give you a ton of coverage, as it's very sheer and feels more like a regular sunscreen than a tinted one.

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SPF: 50 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredient: Zinc oxide (10%) | Number of shades: 1 | Water resistance: None | Price per ounce: ~$37.65

If you're willing to splurge on sunscreen, this is the one to try. Featuring skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, this SPF simultaneously protects your skin from the sun while keeping it moisturized and nourished. The formula is more watery than others we've tried, so it feels like nothing on your skin. And the peachy tint blends seamlessly, leaving no white cast behind. Our former Beauty Assistant loves the dewy glow that it leaves on her dry but acne-prone skin. "It layers amazingly under makeup or stands on its own," she said.

SPF: 50 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredients: Zinc oxide (13.5%), titanium dioxide (4.4%) | Number of shades: 1 | Water resistance: 40 minutes | Price per ounce: ~$26.47

EltaMD is widely loved by experts, derms, editors and consumers alike. This tinted SPF from the brand applies smoothly on skin. "It feels nice, hydrating and so smooth on skin," said Wnek. "I thought it is a bit heavier than the UV Clear version, so it may be better for normal to dry skin. It's almost like a lotion in texture."

Expect light color coverage and a natural finish with this sunscreen. Note that this is likely best suited for medium to dark skin tones that pull warm, as it is too dark and orange on lighter or cooler skin tones.

SPF: 50 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredient: Zinc oxide (12%) | Number of shades: 12 | Water resistance: 40 minutes | Price per ounce: ~$32

Some tinted sunscreens don't provide a lot of coverage, but that's not the case with this one. GH Senior Beauty & Style Director April Franzino calls it her "overall favorite tinted SPF" and loves that it is a medium coverage option. "It matches my skin tone perfectly, provides great coverage and evens skin tone beautifully, so much so that I can skip tinted moisturizer or foundation afterward," she raved.

Offered in multiple shades (including options for dark skin tones), it also spreads well and feels soft on skin, she reports, adding that "you can hardly believe it's a high-level mineral sunscreen." If you prefer a sheer sunscreen, this isn't the one for you.

SPF: 30 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredients: Titanium dioxide (5.5%), zinc oxide (10%) | Number of shades: 3 | Water resistance: None | Price per ounce: ~$8.22

Formulated with ceramides and niacinamide, CeraVe's well-priced creamy and lightweight tinted sunscreen is great for soothing and protecting skin at the same time. "I love that it functions as a moisturizer, SPF and foundation, cutting down on the time it takes me to get ready," said former GH Group Executive Digital Content Director Lauren Matthews. She appreciates that it provides smooth, even coverage with zero white cast, and notes that "it doesn't make my acne-prone skin break out and makes my skin glow," though some online reviewers find it makes their skin look more greasy than glowy.

SPF: 50 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredients: Titanium dioxide (6%), zinc oxide (6%) | Number of shades: 1 | Water resistance: 40 minutes | Price per ounce: ~$24.71

What's the secret to a product being good for mature skin? It shouldn't emphasize things like texture, fine lines and wrinkles. A plethora of online reviewers with mature skin rave about this sunscreen, sharing that it smooths their skin and evens skin tone, with many noting they've used it for years.

GH's Contributing Beauty Editor also loves this product; she shares that it's a "super light fluid that goes on seamlessly and feels so nice on the skin. It's a physical sunscreen but you would never know by how sheer (and not chalky) it is." However, some online reviewers think the fluid is a little too thin and watery for their liking.

SPF: 40 | Active type: Chemical | Active ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), octisalate (5%), octocrylene (10%) | Number of shades: 4 | Water resistance: None | Price per ounce: ~$22.35

Widely loved on TikTok, Supergoop's Glowscreen is often used under makeup or on its own to give skin a sunkissed look. It's the rare tinted sunscreen that has chemical actives (rather than mineral, which is more common when it comes to tinted options). Some online reviewers complain that it pills under makeup, though GH's former Beauty Assistant has never experienced that.

"This is amazing to wear for a subtle, summery glow," she shared. "I love that it's offered in multiple shades so it matches my skin tone better than other options that sometimes look too orange on me." The four shades offered range from fair to deep.

SPF: 50 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredient: Zinc oxide (12%) | Number of shades: 1 | Water resistance: 80 minutes | Price per ounce: ~$10.41

Though most tinted sunscreens are for the face, this option from Colorescience is for the body instead (so it's offered in a bigger bottle than others). In her evaluation, Wnek found that it "feels moisturizing but takes a while to rub in; there is some resistance to it," she shared, though this tends to be the case with mineral sunscreens. She liked the pink undertone of this SPF as it "worked as a brightening pigment," she explains.

SPF: 30 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredient: Zinc oxide (12.6%) | Number of shades: 17 | Water resistance: None | Price per ounce: ~$32

AAPI-owned brand Tower 28 caters to sensitive skin types, and this tinted sunscreen is no different. It has the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance, and GH Editorial Commerce & Product Reviews Director Jessica Teich loves it for her dry, sensitive skin. Upon application, you'll find it gives a natural-looking, glowy finish, and she likes that it still lets freckles show through. Plus, it's sold in 17 shade options, more than any other tinted sunscreen we've seen. However, Teich noted that "it takes a while to dry down and may be too hydrating for oilier skin types."

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SPF: 50 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredient: Zinc oxide (12%) | Number of shades: 1 | Water resistance: 40 minutes | Price per ounce: ~$34.95

Sunscreen in a serum form is ideal for the face. This mineral SPF from Bloomeffects has a rich, thick texture and includes skincare ingredients like niacinamide and allantoin. These help make the formula "soothing and softening on my dry skin," says Franzino. She also likes that the sheer tint gives a bit of a glow and balances skin tone as well. It's on the pricier side, but for sunscreen and skincare benefits in one, it's a worthy investment.

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SPF: 50 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredient: Zinc oxide (20%) | Number of shades: 2 | Water resistance: None | Price per ounce: ~$11.80

Most of the tinted sunscreens you'll find on the market are mineral, including this one Wnek evaluated. She likes that it's offered in two shades. This Cotz sunscreen gives sheer, light coverage, delivering a dewy finish. "It is thicker in texture and there is some weight to it on skin," she said, recommending it for drier skin types especially. Ensure you check the "best by" date on this tube or give it a good shake before applying, as the sample she had "was separating, so I worry about the integrity of the sunscreen active in this formula," she explained.

SPF: 30 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredient: Zinc oxide (20%) | Number of shades: 1 | Water resistance: None | Price per ounce: ~$140

Prime and protect skin in just one step. "This tinted SPF is definitely a splurge, but it’s become one of my go-tos for when I want light coverage," says Franzino. "The zinc oxide formula feels like a moisturizer on skin, blends beautifully and leaves skin looking polished." She loves that it also contains anti-aging ingredients like peptides for an extra skincare boost.

SPF: 45 | Active type: Mineral | Active ingredient: Zinc oxide (15%) | Number of shades: 15 | Water resistance: None | Price per ounce: ~$22.35

A favorite of Wnek's, she loves that this one comes in many shades and has more coverage (light to medium) than other tinted sunscreens she has tested. "The finish is natural but leaning towards matte," she says. "On a regular day when I only needed to apply once, it wore beautifully on my combination skin without breaking up throughout the day." While most reviewers raved over the formula, a few found it to be a little greasy.