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Discover the best tinted sunscreens from Juice Beauty and more.

Editor’s Picks: 11 of the Best Tinted Sunscreens for Every Skin Tone

Colour, coverage and protection in one.

Tinted sunscreen protects your skin from the sun’s harmful rays while also giving you a little colour and coverage. With formulas available in an array of shades and finishes, there’s one for every preference and skin tone. 

It’s also the ideal product for anyone who wants to avoid the notorious white cast associated with mineral sunscreen. The tinted base is created from mixing different amounts of black, red and yellow iron oxides, which can help to counteract the whitening effect of the active ingredients.1

But just because it doubles as makeup doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing on sun protection or safety. Most tinted sunscreens are mineral sunscreens, and as long as you know what to look for, they can give you a high level of broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Plus, unlike chemical filters, minerals stay safely on the surface of your skin instead of penetrating into the bloodstream.

Keep reading to discover the best tinted sunscreens I’ve found to date, and why I chose each one.

The Best Tinted Sunscreens of 2024

Best tinted sunscreen

As a beauty editor, I’ve tested and evaluated tinted sunscreens from a range of brands. These are my top picks for every preference:

Best Sheer to Light Coverage

Best Medium to Full Coverage

Best Luminizing

Best for Sensitive Skin

Best for Acne-Prone Skin

    Best Water-Resistant

    For more details on each formula, read on.

    Best Sheer to Light Coverage

    Drunk Elephant Umbra Mineral Cream SPF 30

    Drunk Elephant Umbra Cocoa Mineral Cream SPF 30

    Drunk Elephant Umbra Mineral Cream SPF 30 is the 2.0 version of one of the original clean beauty sunscreens—it first launched over a decade ago! Back then, there was only one tint to choose from, but now there are three options: Umbra Sheer (sheer pink), Umbra Tinte (golden medium) and Umbra Cocoa (warm cocoa).

    You’re still getting the same high protection with 20% zinc oxide, but the newly upgraded formula is now easier to blend, with no white cast and a more lightweight feel. It gives just enough coverage to even out your skin tone, leaving a dewy but not greasy finish. It’s also low in silicone and free of fragrance and essential oils.

    • Pros: Sheer coverage, high protection, clean ingredients
    • Cons: May be comedogenic for some people

    Sephora reviewer: “I was a fan of the original tinted version, but did notice it was streaky and separated in the bottle. Both of those issues seem to be resolved with the reformulation. Blends easily and sets without the great ‘sunscreen’ look. For summer I just wear this and color corrector under my eyes.”

    Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream SPF 30

    Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream SPF 30

    If you don’t need much coverage and love a glowy look, Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream SPF 30 could be for you. This tinted sunscreen comes in seven shades, from fair to deep.

    It features 20% zinc oxide and, like all the brand’s products, it’s packed with organic, antioxidant-rich botanicals. The effect is sheer and dewy, so it will even out your skin tone but not camouflage.

    • Pros: Sheer coverage, high protection, natural ingredients
    • Cons: May be comedogenic for some people, some may find it too dewy

    Ulta reviewer: “I have used this for a few years and I’m obsessed. It’s the only multi-purpose base product that doesn’t feel heavy on my skin. I also feel like my skin looks even better when I take it off. The metal applicator is so nice and luxurious, I pop it in the fridge before applying for a cooling effect. Wish the shade range was better but the coverage is so sheer, that doesn’t matter that much to me. Blends in nicely, no white cast on medium/tan skin. This leaves me with a radiant finish.”

    Suntegrity 5-in-1 Tinted Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30

    Suntegrity 5-in-1 Tinted Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30

    Suntegrity 5-in-1 Tinted Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30 was one of the first tinted mineral sunscreens, available in four shades, and it’s still one of the best. 

    This multitasker contains 20% zinc oxide and does the job of a sunscreen, moisturizer, primer, foundation and skin treatment in one. So you’re getting light coverage with a non-greasy satin finish while it infuses your skin with hyaluronic acid and antioxidants. The only downside? The shades only go as dark as Medium.

    • Pros: Light coverage, high protection, natural ingredients
    • Cons: No options for darker skin tones, may be comedogenic for some people

    Credo Beauty reviewer: “I’ve tried just about every sunscreen/tinted sunscreen and moisturizer available and keep coming back to this one! I hate wearing heavy makeup and this stuff really feels light, but gives me just enough coverage to even out my skin tone and make me look glowy. I always keep one in my makeup bag and one in my purse to reapply SPF throughout the day—it goes on smooth every time and doesn’t make me break out or feel greasy like other options.”