BEST DRUGSTORE TINTED MOISTURIZER

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Face makeup can be complicated– do you need long wear, full coverage, powder, etc.? But tinted moisturizer takes all of the guesswork out. Simply put, as its name implies, tinted moisturizer is a lightweight, hydrating face lotion spiked with a skin-enhancing hit of foundation-like color. It creates a fresh, smooth, even-looking glow and is a great option for dry-to-normal skin, oily skin and sensitive skin, too! Scroll for more info on Maybelline's very own tinted moisturizer.

The best tinted moisturizers provide instant hydration plus a touch of pigment for dewy, glowing skin.

If you want a full coverage finish that completely transforms your complexion, tinted moisturizer is not the way to go. Rather, tinted moisturizer will give you minimal coverage, a hydrated feel, plumped-up texture and a radiant glow. Think "vacation skin", bare-but-better. If you're looking to cover up blemishes, redness or pigmentation, pair them with concealer for the best of both worlds. Apply tinted moisturizer first, then dot concealer onto trouble spots and blend in gently.

All tinted moisturizer formulas are different, but Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer is certainly choc full of skincare benefits. It enhances skin without hiding it, blurs pores and lightly conceals imperfections. And don't be daunted by the word "moisturizer"— it's not heavy or creamy. The texture is lightweight and it feels super fresh thanks to the addition of ultra-hydrating aloe. The breakthrough formula also promises up to12 hours of lasting skin hydration.

A dime-sized amount is all you need. On clean, bare skin, smooth it all over your face with your fingers the same way you would apply any other skin cream. Take care to blend the color along the hairline and in the corners of the nose and eyes, and along the jawline.

Unlike traditional, full coverage foundations, tinted moisturizer is lightweight, imparting only a little bit of coverage and color. In terms of how it compares to other complexion products, it offers the least amount of coverage– less than foundations and BB creams. It’s perfect for someone who wants their skin to still look like, well, skin. Tinted moisturizer is basically Instagram’s “Paris” filter. It smooths and evens out tone, but without looking like you’re wearing a face full of makeup. Because it’s lighter weight and has a lesser pigment load, tinted moisturizer is also more forgiving and won’t look completely ridiculous if the shade is slightly off. This helps in allowing you to wear the product year round, too, rather than requiring something lighter in the winter and darker in the summer. (Maybelline’s Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer comes in 14 hydrating, flexible shades.)

Similarly to foundations, there are many variations of tinted moisturizers. You may want to look for the type of finish that it’ll give you; as in dewy or matte. Your skin type will also come into play here. But, good news: Maybelline’s Tinted Moisturizer is formulated for all skin types and has skin-loving benefits that leave your complexion in better shape than before you applied it. Some tinted moisturizers also have sunscreen in them, which is always an added bonus. It may not have the derm recommended SPF of 30, but even 20 or 25 will help boost the sunscreen you should already be wearing anyway. As for what to avoid, a non comedogenic formula–aka one that won’t clog your pores– is best, especially for those who are acne prone. It’s always nice when a formula has ingredients you can recognize, too, say aloe, like in the Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer.

Some complexion products are specially formulated for oily and acneic skin, packing mattifying and blemish-busting ingredients, but those can leave skin looking dull and feeling dry. The Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer imparts a natural, shine-free finish– keeping oily complexions in check– but also offers hydration you that your greasy skin isn’t encouraged to produce even more oil.

Easily irritated skin types know the struggle of finding a formula that won’t leave skin red and angry. The Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer is made from 76% natural ingredients, is water-based and even has aloe in it to hydrate and nourish your skin rather than irritate it.

Multi-masking for self-care can be fun, but requiring multiple complexion products on different areas of your face? No thank you. The Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer will feel and look as good on your oily areas as it does on the dry ones. It blurs pores and conceals imperfections, leaving you with an allover healthy glow.