If you ever think you’re adding enough SPF, chances are you’re not. With the UAE’s UV index at 12, and only predicted to go even higher, it’s time to get extra cautious when the sun’s out. So, we’ve put together our list of tinted SPFs that you can easily incorporate to avoid a nasty burn. Working double duty as a lightweight foundation and a sun protectant, here are 8 suncare-makeup hybrids to wear before stepping into the sun.
Beauty of Joseon | Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen
You’ve probably seen people raving about Beauty of Joseon’s rice sunscreen—well, this is her tinted SPF30 sister. With skincare ingredients like Artemisia Capillaris, a floral extract rich in vitamin A, this tint not only offers lightweight coverage but also evens out the skin tone.
Fenty Skin | Hydra Vizor Huez
A mineral SPF which also acts like a moisturiser. Zinc oxide helps to protect against UVA/UVB rays, whereas niacinamide reduces pores and dark spots, and hyaluronic acid and aloe hydrate the skin. With 10 shades to choose from, you can be protected, tinted, and moisturised all at the same time.
Ilia | Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 30
This skin tint can be a bit tricky. At first, it appears lighter than your skin tone, but over time, it dries down to its true tone. With a light, dewy finish and over 20 shades to choose from, give this a try if you like your mineral SPFs to feel like a serum and cover like a tint.
Laura Mercier | Tinted Moisturiser Natural Dewy
Another skincare-suncare-makeup hybrid, the skincare ingredients in this one help to brighten the skin, and the sheer-to-light tint coverage leaves behind an overall even-toned look.
La Roche-Posay | Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Tinted SPF50+
This one is ideal for those with sensitive skin. Fragrance-free, non-greasy, and resistant to water, sweat, and sand, this tinted SPF provides a very light finish with SPF50+ protection.
Lancaster | Infinite Bronze Tinted Protection Sunlight Cream
For those who love a matte finish and the look of tan, bronzy skin, this tinted foundation comes with SPF 30 to protect against UVA, UVB, infrared rays and visible light and hyaluronic acid to keep the skin moisturised. However, this cream has a very limited shade range, so those with deeper skin tones might have to skip this one.
NYX Professional Makeup | Buttermelt Glaze Soft Glow Skin Tint
A sheer finish, SPF 30 protection, and shea and mango butters to hydrate, this tint provides the perfect base, leaving behind a My-Skin-But-Better look.
Supergoop! | Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint
Light but buildable, and with a range of shades to choose from, this skin tint with SPF 50 leaves behind a natural finish and a subtle lit-from-within glow.
