17 best skin tints for the ultimate "no makeup makeup" finish in 2024
Since the “clean beauty aesthetic” entered the chat, skin tints and tinted moisturisers have quickly earned themselves a cult status – and with good reason. Think of them as the ideal “skincare-meets-makeup” hybrid product that gives just enough coverage to even out your complexion, while keeping your skin hydrated thanks to an array of included skin-loving ingredients.
With the cold weather not going away anytime soon, our skin could well benefit from an injection of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, glycerin and squalane. Plus, if you're not too sold on the full-coverage look, skin tints are great for anyone who gravitates towards a more skin-like finish and weightless consistency – the kind that lets you embrace your skin texture without covering up your freckles and beauty marks. In a nutshell, wearing a skin tint leaves your complexion looking as though you've just come out of a glow-boosting facial: dewy, even and plump. Throw that in with a ridiculously easy application process and you've got yourself an all-rounder.
Adored by beauty enthusiasts and makeup artists alike, skin tint formulations have also received praise from celebrities, including Hailey Bieber and Sofia Richie. Both trend-setters have previously endorsed the Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint on more than one occasion, with Hailey praising it in her “go-to glowy summer makeup look” get-ready-with-me video as well as in one of her latest “latte makeup” tutorials on TikTok. So, we thought we'd give you the lowdown on her favourite – and ours.
Best skin tints of 2024 at a glance:
- Best skin tint overall: Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint, £27, Sephora
- Hailey Bieber and Sofia Richie-approved skin tint: Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint, £49, Cult Beauty
- Best for undetectable coverage: Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint, £28, Glossier
- Best for a natural finish: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint, WAS £48 NOW £36, Sephora
Unsurprisingly, skin tints have a lot more in common with tinted moisturisers than they do with traditional foundations, largely due to their incredibly lightweight texture and included skincare benefits. And while most of them excel at sheer coverage, there's also quite a few skin tints that offer buildable light-to-medium coverage, making them the perfect fit for those days when you want to layer it up.
As someone who has dry-to-sensitive skin, I can confirm that swapping my go-to foundation for a skin tint for everyday wear was one of the best decisions I made. Not going to lie, as a sworn-in medium coverage girlie, at first I found that adjusting to such lightweight coverage was a bit challenging and at times I still felt insecure about my redness peeking through. However, with time, I started to appreciate how hydrated my skin felt throughout the day (no dry patches in sight, whatsoever). And in a way, wearing a skin tint has helped me embrace my natural texture and freckles more than ever. Every time I use a skin tint, I love that my skin still looks like skin, just more glowy and even-looking (P.S. my personal favourite has always been the Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint).
If you need a hand figuring out which skin tint ticks all the boxes for you, no need to worry – we've got you covered. Below, we've put together a handy roundup of the very best options on the market right now, including the likes of ILIA, Fenty Beauty, Maybelline and L'Oreal. We've also made sure to include a few of our own favourites that the GLAMOUR editors swear by on the daily.
Looking to upgrade your makeup and skincare routine? Make sure to check out our roundups on the best moisturisers, best hyaluronic acid serums, vitamin C serums for brightening, best face oils, best highlighters, best bronzers and the best sunscreens for face.
After more beauty products and makeup goodness? Read our guides on concealers, bb creams, cc creams, best full-coverage foundations and best foundations for mature skin. For more makeup, skincare, haircare and wellness content from Glamour UK Commerce Writer Denise Primbet, follow her on Twitter @deniseprimbet and Instagram @deniseprimbet.
Ahead, your definitive guide to the best skin tints ever…
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint
Why we love it: This viral skin tint from Fenty Beauty needs no introduction. It delivers just enough coverage for everyday wear to even out your complexion, resulting in an airbrushed skin-like finish. Plus, the shade range is one of the widest we've seen, which practically guarantees a perfect shade match.
GLAMOUR tried & tested: “I've been swearing by this skin tint for the past four years now and can confidently confirm that it genuinely deserves all the hype. It feels super hydrating on my dry skin and gives me the ideal amount of coverage for my usual everyday makeup look. I also found that it's quite buildable, which is perfect for areas of my face that I would normally want to even out slightly more.” – Denise Primbet, GLAMOUR's Beauty Commerce Writer.
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Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
Why we love it: The newly launched Hourglass skin tint is one of the latest sensations to hit #beautyTok, and for a good reason too. None other than Hailey Bieber and Sofia Richie (AKA the beauty trend-setters of 2023) were seen using it on multiple occasions during their “get ready with me”-style videos. The result? The ultimate “your skin but better” look with a blurred finish that screams “quiet luxury” in the best way possible. Formulated with 94% naturally-derived skincare ingredients (including hyaluronic acid), this skin tint is the perfect balance between skincare and makeup, which is especially handy for daily use.
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Why we love it: Now, if you're on the hunt for a light coverage skin tint that has effortless “clean girl” aesthetic written all over it, no need to look any further, because the ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF is exactly that. Its incredibly lightweight consistency results in a seamless blend and the skincare-infused formula with niacinamide will ensure that you won't even feel like you're wearing makeup at all. The best part? This tinted serum also comes with SPF30 protection (or you can also opt for SPF40), making it a great daytime alternative.
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Why we love it: We don't need to tell you just how good Glossier is when it comes to lightweight and natural-looking makeup. After all, this skin tint is one of the brand's best-sellers, and it's easy to see why. Delivering the most undetectable “barely there” coverage, this skin tint is great for those looking to achieve a no-makeup makeup look. It will even out your skin tone and leave a glowy finish, all the while letting your freckles and beauty marks peak through a gentle veil of coverage.
Chanel Les Beiges Eau De Teint Water-Fresh Tint
Why we love it: Looking to invest in a high-quality skin tint? We've got you covered: it really doesn't get any better than this Paris-born water-infused skin tint. Its lightweight formula (which, by the way, is also composed of 75% water) is also one of the most unique ones we've seen, thanks to the innovative encapsulated pigments that, when blended, result in the most radiant, blurred effect. Plus, the hydrating formula feels incredibly refreshing on the skin, making it great for any occasion.
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Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer
Why we love it: If you're not someone who's team matte and are looking for that light-reflecting dewy finish that will help your skin achieve its best healthy-looking state, then we strongly recommend considering this Saie tinted moisturiser. Thanks to its nourishing formula, this product is great for dry and combination skin types and its lightweight coverage is perfect for those after a natural-looking finish (no cakey patches in sight, whatsoever).
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ICONIC London Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint
Why we love it: After a skin tint that delivers maximum hydration? Say no more. This newly launched Iconic London Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tints is one of the most lightweight and ultra-hydrating formulas we've seen, and one that also delivers light to medium coverage, resulting in a satin second-skin finish. Available in 18 shades, this cruelty-free formula is bound to impress any makeup fanatic.
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Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer
Why we love it: Let's face it, the Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturiser is one of the best complexion products on the market, and deservedly so. Designed to be applied with your fingers, this light-to-medium coverage tinted moisturiser does a great job at evening out your complexion as well as visibly minimising the look of pores and fine lines, all the while managing not to feel sticky or greasy. And if that wasn't enough, it also features SPF20 sun protection and vitamin E, both of which will ensure that your skin is well looked after throughout the day.
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Dr Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Camo Drops SPF35
Why we love it: If you're someone who has rocasea or if you're prone to redness and looking to even out your skin tone in the most natural way possible, trust me when I tell you that there's no product that does it better than the Dr Jart Tiger Grass Camo Drops. All you need to do is add a couple of droplets directly to your face (or warm it up in your fingers, whichever option sounds better) and rub the formula into the skin, which will result in the product adapting the colour to your skin tone and cancelling out red undertones. The best part is that it also has quite a few skincare benefits too, which will soothe breakouts and blemishes, as well as hydrate even the most sensitive skin types.
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Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint
Why we love it: Available in 10 different shades, this skin tint is formulated to glide onto your skin and conceal any unwanted redness or uneven skin tone. An absolute summer essential, delivering a sheer finish that feels completely weightless on your skin.
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NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser
Why we love it: Infused with unique skin-loving ingredients such as French Polynesian kopara and seawater, this skin tint is ideal for reinvigorating your complexion with a bright, healthy glow. Not only does it immediately result in a blurred and even skin tone, but it also helps reduce hyperpigmentation within just 4 weeks. Plus, its oil-free and non-comedogenic formula makes it a perfect fit for oily and acne-prone skin types. Long story short – we're sold.
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Rimmel Kind & Free Moisturising Skin Tint
Why we love it: Lightweight with sheer and buildable coverage and available at an affordable price? Sounds like a dream. Made with a blend of vitamin E, vitamin B5 and aloe vera, this drugstore complexion product also gives your skin a refreshing hydrating boost as well as a beautiful, dewy finish. Not to mention, it's also available to shop on Amazon, meaning you can also take advantage of next-day delivery too.
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Why we love it: This ultra-fluid skin tint from Clarins is formulated with three lightweight botanical oils, including hazelnut and jojoba oils. It also contains squalane and ceramides, which boosts your skin's natural barrier function.
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Laura Mercier Natural Skin Perfector
Why we love it: When it comes to high-quality makeup, it's hard to argue with the fact that Laura Mercier is one of the best brands in the game, and this Skin Perfector is yet another example of just how good their range is. Thanks to SPF 30 sun protection and a collection of antioxidant-rich vitamin complexes, this product helps keep your skin well-protected against environmental aggressors such as UV rays and pollution. Easily one of the best tinted moisturizers around.
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Sculpted By Aimee Tint & Glow Moisturising Skin Enhancer
Why we love it: This hydrating skin tint offers lightweight sheer coverage, leaving your skin more radiant and healthy-looking than ever. It also features SPF30 broad spectrum protection as well as blue light protection, making it great for office days and everyday wear. And thanks to the included skin-loving ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, this product will leave your skin feeling extra plump and nourished, which is definitely an added bonus for any skincare lover.
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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint
Why we love it: Looking to create the perfect natural-looking base for those days when you want to rock a ‘no-makeup’ makeup look? We've got you covered. This skin tint from Bobbi Brown comes with SPF 15 protection from titanium dioxide as well as a blend of multivitamins, hyaluronic acid and shea butter that keeps your skin well-hydrated for up to 12 hours at a time.
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Maybelline Super Stay Up To 24H Skin Tint Foundation + Vitamin C
Why we love it: This lightweight tint not only delivers comfortable 24-hour wear, but it also helps your skin look effortlessly glowy and radiant. The best part? It's suitable for all skin types, has a vegan formula and offers antioxidant protection. What more could you possibly want?
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