15 Tinted Moisturizers That Are Basically the Paris Filter in a Bottle

“It's hard to find something that agrees with my combination skin that's oily one minute and dry the next. This moisturizer disappears into my skin and leaves a soft glow all day long, and the hyaluronic acid makes sure I'm not caked up or dried out by the end of the day. It also has SPF 30 built in, cutting that extra step out of my routine. A must have!!!” —Kevin Leblanc, Fashion Associate

“As much as I love a full glam look, my extremely dry skin does not, so opting for a tinted moisturizer has always been the best route for me. I love this skin tint because it gives me the coverage I’m looking for without drying out my skin. And it leaves a gorgeous dewy finish that I absolutely love!” —Tasha Nicole Smith, Beauty Assistant

“By now, Ilia’s serum is part of my daily routine. I love that it feels lightweight but offers great, buildable coverage and makes my skin feel smooth and glowy. It works like foundation and skincare at the same time and I’m thoroughly obsessed.” —Erica Gonzales, Senior Culture Editor

“If I’m ever in a bind and need a quick drugstore foundation, this moisturizing serum pick is my go-to. It’s feather-light but tinted enough to blur any blemishes or hyperpigmentation. Plus the ingredients add much-needed hydration to my chin and cheeks whenever they get dull and dry. Sometimes I even mix this product into my medium-coverage foundation to give it a moisturizing boost.” —Lauren Puckett-Pope, Culture Writer

“My dermatologist advised me to wear SPF every day. This tinted sunscreen is a two-in-one that saves room in your makeup bag.” —Claire Stern, Digital Deputy Editor

“I call this my ‘Farmer’s market’ foundation. Because I’ve discovered that my favorite bread vendor has lines starting from 9 AM on a Saturday, I need to hustle out of bed earlier than I would like on a weekend. On those mornings, I don’t really feel like putting on a full face, so this combo SPF, moisturizer, and light foundation will do. It gives me some coverage for acne scars and redness, and a dewy finish that makes me feel somewhat put-together while I play my favorite game of, ‘Which fancy celebrity Brooklyn mom is that?’ (The answer is usually Jemima Kirke).” —Kathleen Hou, Beauty Director

“I couldn't be a minimalist, ‘clean’ makeup girl even if I tried—I'm the full-glam type through and through. But on the days I want something light but still semi-full coverage, Ami Cole's Skin Enhancing Tint meets me right in the middle. The formula is a buttery smooth texture that doesn't leave a greasy finish, covers most of my post-picking dark spots, and can be easily built up to my desired coverage without feeling cakey.” —Nerisha Penrose, Beauty Commerce Editor

“Tinted moisturizer isn’t exact what I would call this incredible product…it’s more like a tinted splash of hydration. The clear gel is a combination of water and skincare ingredients with tiny capsules of pigment floating inside—each one pops as you buff it across your face (I prefer to use my fingers for a really natural-looking finish) that’s more ‘vacation in a bottle,’ less ‘I just put on makeup.’” —Margaux Anbouba, Beauty Editor

“I love every product I have tried from Westman Atelier. These drops are light and go on smoothly. They offer coverage and I get the feeling they are nourishing my skin.” —Sarah Zendejas, Senior Fashion Market Editor

“I get so many compliments on my skin when I wear this, it’s the best no-makeup makeup!” —Jade Vallario, Elle Editor

“I want two things from a tinted moisturizer: sun protection and a super-dewy finish. This cream from Iris&Romeo uses zinc oxide to block UVA, UVA, and blue light, but the magic is in the reflective pigments. They aren’t shimmery or glittery, but instead return light back at anybody who is looking at you, so imperfections like under eye darkness or redness are way less noticeable. (Remember: This is bonus sun protection! Makeup-spiked SPF isn’t enough to fully protect your skin.)” —Margaux Anbouba, Beauty Editor

“I've always been a fan of mattifying beauty products as I struggle with an oily T-zone. But this airy tinted moisturizer actually makes me feel confident in rocking a dewy look, especially in the sweaty summer months when I want to go lighter on makeup. Formulated with ingredients designed to mimic the natural oils of the skin, it somehow provides a perfectly glowy finish without overdoing it. It's also gentle on skin, deeply moisturizing, and contains a solid SPF for necessary sun protection.” —Sam Peters, Senior Commerce Editor

“This BB cream is my current must-have. I’ve been dealing with skin flare-ups, and this has done the perfect job of offering coverage without doing any damage to irritated areas. Even on clear skin days, I love the way this evens and brightens my skin tone. It’s totally the ‘your skin, but better’ effect. The only downside is I have to be super sure to really rub it into the jawline, otherwise it mingles with my regular moisturizer to form a line.” —Meg Donohue, ELLE.com Associate Fashion Commerce Editor

"The foundation in Guerlain's iconic terracotta line is the lightest version of a medium-coverage complexion product out there. It’s just straight up middle of the line with everything: medium coverage, medium matte-to-dewy finish. It’s a great dupe for natural, healthy skin." —Margaux Anbouba, Beauty Editor

“This is my purse foundation—I like how it's compact and doesn't require a brush or even getting my fingers dirty if I need to re-apply. The oily/serum formula is light and hydrating; so easy to apply as a touch-up on the go and without messing up your beauty look. Plus, it's so fun to click the foundation out of the tube and roll it on.” —Margaux Anbouba, Beauty Editor