Now, not all tinted moisturizers were created equal. Some don't offer the right amount of moisture, others don't give enough coverage, but the ones on this list are just right. And now, I will stop being all "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" on you and just share TotalBeauty.com readers' picks for the best tinted moisturizers:
No. 13: Jane Nearly Foundation Tinted Moisturizer, $4.99TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5 (out of 10)
Why it's great: This moisturizer has readers hooked! "This product is a steal," raves one reader. Women love how "the texture is so smooth and creamy," and they appreciate the product's "inexpensive price." It even seems to work well on a variety of skin tones -- one reader says, "it's wonderful for women with pink undertones to their skin," while another loved how it made her skin look tan. Unsurprisingly, one reader who had never tried tinted moisturizer before this says she won't "be going back to regular foundation for quite a while now."
No. 12: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, $42
Rating: 8.7
Why it's great: Readers say this "squeeze tube packaging" is easy to use and meets their "sun protection, moisturizer and light foundation needs." It moisturizes while leaving a tint of color, which readers say saves time by "doing two things at once." "This has to be one of the best beauty buys out there," says one confident reader. "It is very natural, so you don't look like you are wearing any makeup. You simply look like you have beautiful skin." And although readers mention the high price, they all say the compliments they get are "well worth it!"
No. 11: Clarins Hydra-Care Tinted Moisturizer SPF 6, $42
Rating: 8.8
Why it's great: "Even if you have clear skin already, this will even out your skin tone," readers say. "It covers well, blends easily and you don't need a lot so it lasts." Plus, one reader loves how it "leaves a natural glow without giving you that heavy makeup feeling." Another reader loves to wear this on "minimal makeup days," as it is "very sheer, but somehow manages to conceal [her] dark under eye circles."
No. 10: Aveda Inner Light Tinted Moisture SPF 15, $28
Rating: 8.8
Why it's great: "It doesn't wear off during the day and it comes off easily at night," says one reader. It is "the perfect foundation if you want a natural look," says another. Others agree, saying it provides that "youthful, sunkissed glow every woman craves." One woman with rosacea says it is "very moisturizing, and has just enough pigment to soften the features" on her face. One reader says it is "good for oily, acne-prone skin," and another loves "the clean feeling when it goes on and the slight herbal scent." Women all agree that this product makes them feel beautiful, and "at 25 bucks, you can't beat it."
No. 9: Dermalogica Sheer Tint Moisture SPF 15, $39
Rating: 8.8
Why it's great: This moisturizer is "perfect for year round!" readers exclaim. Why? One woman says it has "everything I want in daily moisturizer for my face -- sunblock, a bit of tint to add a nice glow, and moisturizer that doesn't cause breakouts. I am confident when I wear it that my skin looks healthy and I am protecting it from sun damage and breakouts. It rubs in well -- I have never noticed lines on my face from the light tint." It is another reader's favorite daily moisturizer, who says she "will never use anything else."
No. 8: Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 20, $4.99
Rating: 8.9
Why it's great: As one reader puts it: This is "an absolute must have!" Others agree, saying "every girl needs this in their makeup bag." It even "pleasantly surprised" one skeptical user who wards off moisturizers due to her oily skin -- "it feels great on the skin and has surprisingly good buildable coverage," she admits. "This moisturizer hides every flaw," writes another reader, "yet I forget I even have it on!" According to reviewers, "it is worth every penny because a little goes a long way."
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