Tinted Sunscreen reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 250 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 72 posts to rank the best Tinted Sunscreen brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/PaleMUA, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/Melasmaskincare, r/SkincareAddictionLux, r/SkincareAddiction. Top-rated brands include EltaMD (4.4/5), Colorescience (4.5/5), Tower 28 (4.5/5).
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Reviews250
Subreddits31
Posts72
Brands57
Products83
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#1
EltaMD
4.4
(31)
"It's light in color and leans a little yellow."
"I’d recommend looking into something like EltaMD UV Clear Tinted. That’s what I use, and it’s perfect for fair skin with a natural finish."
"Try EltaMD UV Clear Tinted or Missha’s sunscreen. Both are great for sensitive, acne-prone skin."
"It is the best. I am currently using UV physical and it not only gives me the best sun protection but also calms and heals my acne prone skin."
"EltaMD tinted."
"EltaMD UV Physical!"
"Elta MD tinted. Super light!"
"Elta md."
"It was recommended by my dermatologist also. It’s very light and doesn’t feel like makeup at all."
"I was just chatting with a dermatologist... he really likes the Elta tinted sunscreen."
#2
Colorescience
4.5
(29)
"My primary is Colorescience Flex-but that has coverage (like-I wear it as foundation, coverage)."
"Colorscience or bloomeffects are the best cosmetically elegant sunscreens I’ve found on the market that aren’t too orange for my skin tone. My favorite is the classic- it’s a bit sheer but gives you a nice radiance."
"Recent recommendations on this sub are Colorescience Flex and Supergoop Protectint, both of which I plan to try."
"Colorscience."
"I LOVE the Colorescience flex sunscreen in that picture!!!"
"I have only found one light enough for me to not need foundation on top."
"Both are amazing and spf 50."
"It actually covers like a nice foundation."
"Which is such a great product!"
"I mix colorscience flex in fair with glow - it’s my fav."
#3
Tower 28
4.5
(15)
"A few tinted sunscreens and that I have had really good luck with."
"I've really love the tower28 one!"
"I really like the tower 28 tinted sunscreen!"
"I recently got the Tower 28 Sunny Days (30spf) and I was surprised that it was worth the hype."
"The tower28 tinted sunscreen comes in a wide-ish range of shades, has really good coverage for a tint."
"Tower 28 is like foundation, reapplies very nicely."
"I've been loving Tower 28 for the last few months. It's light-medium coverage and SPF 30."
"I've been loving Tower 28 for the last few months."
"The lightest tinted sunscreen I have is Tower 28."
"And Tower 28’s for medium coverage."
#4
La Roche-Posay
4.8
(13)
"I've tried numerous mineral tinted sunscreens, and this one is hands-down, my favorite, worth the price. I also appreciate La Roche-Posay and EltaMD - they're good alternatives."
"Would likely be superior to any tinted sunscreen."
"Is amazing."
"I find that it actually gives me some extra colour."
"La Roche Posay tinted sunscreen."
"Is UNBELIEVABLE."
"I love the La Roche tinted sunscreen and found it didn’t get crumbly/crease :)"
"For tinted I like La Roche Posay and Avène."
"These are products that are designed to be sunscreens first and foremost, so the pigment level isn't insane."
"Is great and I am really pale myself with sensitive skin!"
#5
Supergoop!
4.5
(11)
"I love supergoop glowscreen!!"
"I’ve become a Supergoop protec(tint) devotee in 20C as my summer shade."
"I like Supergoops CC Screen!"
"Supergoop glowscreen! All time fav."
"I really like Supergoop’s original SPF 50 CC cream."
"It’s my new fav."
"I got the supergoop protectint after seeing it recommended here and I do really like it."
"SuperGoop GlowScreen has a glowy tint."
"Supergoop's that recently launched goes really pale."
"I think supergoop has one"
#6
Australian Gold
4.8
(8)
"The fair tone blends on my skin very well."
"Australian gold is my tinted sunscreen of choice."
"It only comes in 3 shades, but it stays put all day."
"Australian Gold. You won't turn back."
"The Australian gold is my HG. Just enough coverage to even out my skin tone."
"Australian Gold is amazing."
"The Australian Gold! I was only able to find it at superstore but it’s great!"
"Can’t beat the price and it doesn’t break me out."
#7
Ultra Violette
4.3
(8)
"Ultra violette is my go to, i wear it as foundation now"
"I've fallen completely in love with ultra Violette's tinted sunscreen."
"Has a good shade range and glowy finish."
"If you can get Ultra Violette they have a wide shade variety."
"My fave is the ultra violette tinted ss, but i don’t like too much coverage."
"The one by ultra ultraviolette is the only one that doesn't look orange on my pale skin."
"Do a dark tinted sunscreen"
"Pretty pricey but I just use it lightly over my main spf"
#8
Paula's Choice
4.3
(8)
"The Paula’s Choice tinted sunscreen doesn’t on me!"
"My HG is Paula’s Choice Super Light Daily Wrinkle Defense tinted mineral sunscreen."
"I love the Paula’s Choice Super Light Daily Wrinkle Defense, it has a nice light cool/neutral tone."
"It’s the perfect color out of the tube."
"EltaMD and Paula’s choice."
"My fav is Paula’s choice but I use Maybelline dream fresh because it’s my ch cheaper."
"I'm a long-term Paula's Choice tinted sunscreen user, but it tends to pull pink/gray."
#9
Live Tinted
4.4
(7)
"The Live Tinted sunscreen is fantastic."
"Anyone here tried the Live Tinted one?"
"I haven’t seen anybody reference live tinted but this is tinted spf 30 specifically made for POC by POC."
"Live tinted is my favorite, but I have been wanting to try alley oop and naked Sundays too."
"How about Live Tinted.. My cousin uses this. She says it's good."
"Not the deepest tint but I find that it works well."
"LiveTinted Huegard. it’s only SPF 30, but it smells really nice and doesn’t leave a white cast."
#10
CeraVe
4.4
(7)
"Cerave tinted mineral sunscreen (they have three different shades now). I have really sensitive skin and this is the only one that doesn't break me out, make my skin look orange, or make my eyes sting."
"I like cerave the best then ilia"
"I love the Cerave tinted sunscreen. I have pretty light skin so YMMV."
"I really like Cerave tinted sunscreen, it blends right in."
"I really like it a lot."
"2. CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30"
"I have had good luck with Cerave tinted mineral sunscreen."
#11
TiZO
4.5
(6)
"My derm gave me samples of TiZO3 and it has worked really well for me!"
"It’s mineral and they have tinted."
"Tizo … I love it."
"TIzo."
"Tizo."
"Tizo3. I felt it was lightly tinted enough it didn’t feel like makeup."
#12
ILIA
4.5
(6)
"I really like Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40."
"Ilia skin tint is fantastic for me."
"Ilia super serum skin tint spf 40."
"I do still wear SPF under the ilia tho."
"I suggest checking out the ILIA Skin Tint. It’s spf 40 and I’ve been loving how it lays on the skin."
#13
Saie
4.3
(6)
"Saie Slip Tint spf 35 or Hourglass Veil tint. My top 2 staples."
"Saie Slip Tint."
"Saie slip tint."
"Saie Sliptint."
"Saie Slip Tint spf 35 in the lightest shade. Less oily than Ilia and Tower 28."
"Saie Slip Tint - I'm a 1. Just wore it the first time today. No dryness and lasted well."
#14
COTZ
4.3
(6)
"This is the only sunscreen that hasn’t caused a flair for me. I love it because it helps hide my redness."
"I stand by this as the best for pale people!"
"As an Ulta employee i 100000% recommend cotz!! It’s sooooo underrated but such an amazing tinted sunscreen."
"Cotz is the only sunscreen I can use"
"Cōtz Flawless Complexion for the last several years."
"I like CoTZ it’s kinda on the shiny side though"
#15
Black Girl Sunscreen
4.8
(5)
"Black Girl Sunscreen doesn’t leave any cast and can be used on your face, Target and Ulta carry it."
"I found this black girl sunscreen that is (obviously 😂) for darker skin tones and it says specifically it helps with hyperpigmentation!"
"Black girl sunscreens entire line is this and it gets rave reviews !"
"No white cast for her either!"
"Have you tried black girl sunscreen?"
#16
Alastin
4.8
(5)
"It is amazing!!!!!!! You will love it"
"The Alastin tinted sunscreen is the best I’ve ever worn!"
"It is HANDS DOWN my absolute favorite tinted SPF."
"Alastin all the way!!! Hands down the best!!!"
#17
BareMinerals
4.6
(5)
"Gives a good amount of coverage with a nice glow."
"I love Bare Minerals complexion rescue tinted moisturizer with spf 30."
"For Face with SPF 30 + Hyaluronic Acid."
#18
Missha
4.5
(4)
"I love the Missha BB cream in No. 13. I am very pale & it never looks orange on me!"
"Highly recommended Missha BB Cream."
"For tinted water-based sunscreens, I’ve had great results with Missha Aqua Sun Gel"
"It’s super cheap too!"
#19
ColorScience
4.3
(4)
"Colorscience Flex!!"
"I wore the Paula’s choice for a week at a theme park and my face didn’t sun burn."
"Colorscience flex in fair."
"ColorScience Flex in Fair."
#20
Sun Bum
4.3
(4)
"Sun bum is my favorite."
"I'm pretty fair and I like the Sun Bum tinted mineral sunscreen."
"I like the sun bum one. It has kind of a mousse texture and dries fairly skin like."
"I heard good things about the tinted Sun Bum mineral sunscreen!"
#21
MD Solar Sciences
5.0
(3)
"This bb crème spf is so velvety and much lighter than other tinted spf I’ve used."
"That's phenomenal."
"Incredible finish, light coverage in dark shades."
#22
Dr. Jart
4.7
(3)
"Dr jart bb cream!"
"Its really good."
"Dr jart BB cream in fair light is so muted it's grey."
#23
Tower28
4.7
(3)
"It's a light shade with yellow undertones."
"Covers my redness pretty well too."
"I preferred the undertone of the shade Melrose."
#24
Eucerin
4.3
(3)
"Right now I'm using eucerin's 'Tinted Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen' its SPF 35 but is 23% zinc oxide. The tint looks really dark, but I have light skin and I don't notice any tint associated with it."
"For tinted water-based sunscreens, I’ve had great results with Eucerin Tinted Sunscreen"
"It’s a bit on the warm side."
#25
Neutrogena
4.0
(3)
"They have a deep shade that might work out well for you."
"Have you tried Neutrogena’s new Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid SPF 30?"
"It really doesn’t look bad at all on."
#26
Dot and Key
5.0
(2)
"Love love love the dot and key one"
"I love the dot and key tinted sunscreen, it’s lightweight and perfect for everyday use."
#27
SkinCeuticals
5.0
(2)
"Skinceuticals Physical Fusion SPF50. I've been using it for years, i have sassy skin, and it sits very nicely on top of my serums etc."
"Skinceuticals Physical Fusion SPF 50 tinted sunscreen is my GOAT."
#28
Murad
5.0
(2)
"I recommend the Murad City Skin or Naked Sundays Collagen Glow."
"Murad City Skin has been the absolute perfect match."
#29
Numbuzin
4.5
(2)
"The tone up sunscreens from numbuzi are incredibly pale, with a skintone tint!"
"Numbuzin has a tone up sunscreen and Missha has a great BB cream with SPF."
#30
Innbeauty
4.5
(2)
"HIGHLY recommend trying the new Innbeauty spf."
"It’s quite good, especially for mineral."
#31
NARS
4.5
(2)
"NARS makes a tinted moisturizer with spf 30 and it’s beautiful on my brown skin!"
"Or the nars tinted moisturizer in Mont blanc."
#32
Drmtlgy
4.5
(2)
"Is my go to!"
"DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46"
#33
SkinBetter
4.5
(2)
"Currently, I mix a pump of the SkinBetter tinted SPF with the sheer SkinBetter SPF and it works well."
"Currently, I mix a pump of the SkinBetter tinted SPF with the sheer SkinBetter SPF."
#34
Maybelline
4.0
(2)
"Not even noticeable for me as a man, and helps sooth the skin too."
"I suggest a less expensive tinted sunscreen, such as Maybelline DreamFresh BB cream with spf 50."
#35
Laura Mercier
4.0
(2)
"It’s only 30 spf."
"The fairest shades in the Laura Mercier Tinted moisturizer run pretty fair and cool."
#36
Wet n Wild
4.0
(2)
"I second the wet and wild one! The color range is limited but it’s nice!"
"I use wet n wilds tinted moisturizer almost every day and would definitely recommend it."
#37
Skinceuticals
4.0
(2)
"Or Isdin tinted."
"The only one I’ve tried that doesn’t read dark and orange on me."
#38
IT Cosmetics
4.0
(2)
"I'd check out the lightest shades in the IT Cosmetics CC nude glow."
"Another good one is the Garnier skin active bb cream."
#39
Supergoop
4.0
(2)
"Also acts as a primer so makeup goes on smoothly overtop."
"Another vote for Elta MD."
#40
Beauty of Joseon
4.0
(2)
"For tinted water-based sunscreens, I’ve had great results with Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun"
"They have a variety of shades."
#41
Kopari
5.0
(1)
"Big fan of the Kopari Sun Shield Soft Glow Face (SPF 30) and Sun Bum Daily Gel Face (SPF 50). Both are gel texture and so there’s no white cast and wear beautifully under anything I put on top!"
#42
UV Elements
5.0
(1)
"I've used the UV Elements Broad Spectrum for a few years and absolutely love it!"
#43
Invisible Zinc
5.0
(1)
"Holds up all day without oxidising."
#44
Ciele
5.0
(1)
"Ciele tint & PROTECT SPF 50+ (they’re entire makeup line has spf as well)"
#45
Aqualogica
5.0
(1)
"My go to is Aqualogica for years. I use the glow+dewy and have also tried the pink and green one."
#46
Bioderma
5.0
(1)
"I picked it up at shoppers as an impulse sale buy for $18 and am loving it."
#47
Harkoi
4.0
(1)
"Harkoi has tinted mineral sunscreens with dark shades."
#48
Tizo
4.0
(1)
"It’s thick & has zinc & calms my skin down."
#49
DRMTLGY
4.0
(1)
"Was amazing but too warm for me."
#50
L'Oréal
4.0
(1)
"If you're in the UK and want some glow (what about pearlescent?), L'Oréal Bright Reveal tinted is an option (2 shades only)."
#51
Elf
4.0
(1)
#52
Naked Sundays
4.0
(1)
"Naked Sundays Collagen Glow is cruelty free, non- comedogenic and acne safe."
#53
Revision
4.0
(1)
"Revision Intellishade Original"
#54
Glossier
4.0
(1)
"I love the glossier skin tint. I have super acne prone skin and it’s been fine"
#55
Skinbetter
4.0
(1)
"I like the Skinbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 mineral sunscreen."
#56
Rivela
4.0
(1)
"Rivela tinted sunscreen."
#57
LRP
4.0
(1)
"LRP tinted mineral is light medium w an olive undertone."
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