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best moisturizer for under makeup

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Facial moisturizers are a great way to keep your skin looking young and healthy. They can help prevent wrinkles, dry skin, and other problems that can occur as you age. Facial moisturizers can be used every day or just before you go out in the sun.

bareMineralsCOMPLEXION RESCUE® Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Mineral SPF 30

ITEM: 2177004

Color: Mahogany 11.5 - for very deep neutral skin with peach undertones

4K Reviews

$37.00

I've become a tinted moisturizer girl. Don't think I can ever go back. Paired with the anti-blemish primer? ...I love this tinted moisturizer. I use it as a primer or I wear it by itself. ...I've been converted to tinted moisturizers...Wear alone or use as a primer!

What it is: A clean, multitasking tinted moisturizer that combines hydrating skincare benefits with naturally radiant, sheer-to-light coverage and SPF 30.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Cream

SPF: 30 and under

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps replenish and boost skin’s moisture.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Quenches dry skin with all-day hydration that feels light and refreshing.
- Mineral-Based Sunscreen: Protects from damaging UVA and UVB rays.

ROSE INCSolar Infusion Moisturizing Cream Bronzer

Size: 0.52 oz / 15 g·ITEM: 2529527

Color: Parrot Cay - light

200 Reviews

$36.00

I would give it 5 stars except it seems to fade away by midday despite my use of a primer and setting spray....Perfect for Summer Light Makeup!...I have a lot of days with no makeup, but on the days that I want something light and airy, fresh and subtle but also buildable to cover my hyperpigmentation and dark spots this bronzer has been the best, I wear it with the Rose Inc skin tint and it literally makes me look like I have perfect skin except it’s clean makeup.

What it is: A smoothing cream bronzer that instantly warms the complexion with a soft-focus, sun-kissed glow while reviving skin radiance.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tourmaline and Quartz: Illuminate without shimmer.
- Rose Oil: Revitalizes dull skin for increased radiance.
- Squalane: Pure, sustainable, plant-derived moisturizer for weightless hydration.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: For a no-makeup look with sunkissed cheeks or a bronzed soft-glam makeup look, this mistake-proof cream-to-powder formula blurs pores and texture while vitamins C and E provide powerful antioxidant protection.

Laura MercierMini Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Size: 0.85 oz/ 25 mL·ITEM: 2454452

Color: 3W1 Bisque - for medium with warm undertones

266 Reviews

$29.00

Almost feels like a light foundation rather than a tinted moisturizer. Smells like sunscreen, but I was actually pleased to find out this is 20 spf since I usually prefer tinted moisturizers in the summer. ...The best tinted moisturizer...In this photo, I'm only wearing the moisturizer and the primer. I received this product complimentary for review purposes.

What it is: A mini-size, lightweight tinted moisturizer with a cult-favorite formula that provides sheer coverage and a blurred matte finish.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 20

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oil-Absorbing Powders: Help keep skin shine-free with a natural, demi-matte finish.
- Licorice Root Extract: Soothes irritated or troubled skin.
- Vitamin E: Helps protect against damaging effects of the sun.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.

What Else You Need to Know: This cult-classic tinted moisturizer provides demi-matte, sheer coverage that quickly gives skin a soft-focus effect.

tarteMaracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL ·ITEM: 2343556

Color: 46N tan-deep neutral - tan to deep skin with neutral undertones

331 Reviews

$30.00

Can’t decide which is my favorite-between this and BB tinted primer. I think I’ll use BB primer with SPF for outdoors and hydrating tinted moisturizer for indoor days. ...Very sheer but enough coverage to even out skin tone! Best coverage with a primer

What it is: A vegan, ultralightweight tinted moisturizer that delivers sheer coverage while infusing skin with maracuja super fruit for up to 12 hours of hydration and wear.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Delivers moisture, visible firmness, and suppleness.
- Maracuja Oil: Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin C for firmer-, brighter-, smoother-looking, more hydrated skin.
- Turmeric Root Extract: A soothing ingredient that helps reduce the appearance of redness.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, and triclosan. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

Laura MercierMini Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Size: 0.85 oz/ 25 mL·ITEM: 2306462

Color: 3W1 Bisque - medium warm

497 Reviews

$29.00

I like a tinted moisturizer with SPF a lot! Though I had some trouble getting it on smooth especially with the primer....Had pilling and dry patches when layered over my (natural) skincare. Found that it works best over facial oil only. I'm assuming this is the case because the product is partially absorbed in to the skin when applied, and conventional moisturizers/ primers block this process.

What it is: A mini tinted moisturizer for a sheer hint of coverage for an effortless no-makeup makeup dewy finish.

Coverage: Light

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.

What Else You Need to Know: This perfect blend of skincare and makeup improves your skin over time with a hydrating complex made up of macadamia and kukui seed oils. This helps increase the skin's moisture levels long-term for up to 24 hours of hydration, while reducing the signs of visibly dry skin.

$53.00

Okay at best....I find this product to be too light on coverage and also I find it annoying that I need to wear primer under this product because I thought a tinted moisturizer was supposed to be used on light makeup days. ...I gave only 4 stars though because I usually like to wear a primer under these and it separated pretty quick when I tried with my Ofra Northern Lights and Kaja mousse primers.

What it is: A tinted moisturizer that contains radiant pearls hand-selected for each shade.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 30 and Under

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Luminescent Pearls: Add a hint of radiant color while reflecting light to brighten dull skin.
- French Algae: Helps visibly improve skin’s natural radiance.
- Plant-Based Hydration: Promotes water retention by supporting skin’s resilience and vitality.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS & SLES and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

Laura MercierTinted Moisturizer Oil Free Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50.2 mL·ITEM: 2449387

Color: 6C1 Cacao - very deep with cool undertones

6.4K Reviews

$53.00

It goes on smooth has little bit of coverage but goes on great under primer and mineral powder. Great base with SPF, what more can you ask for?...Great Moisturizer!...I've tried many tinted moisturizers and this one is by far the best! I spend most of my days outside and on a motorcycle on the weekends, so regular foundation is just too heavy....although I do use a primer, this tinted moisturizer is perfect and has SPF in it.

What it is: A lightweight tinted moisturizer with a cult-favorite formula that provides sheer coverage and a blurred matte finish.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 20

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oil-Absorbing Powders: Help keep skin shine-free with a natural, demi-matte finish.
- Licorice Root Extract: Soothes irritated or troubled skin.
- Vitamin E: Helps protect against damaging effects of the sun.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.

What Else You Need to Know: This cult-classic tinted moisturizer provides demi-matte, sheer coverage that quickly gives skin a soft-focus effect.

Laura MercierTinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2250645

Color: 4N1 Wheat - olive neutral

3K Reviews

$53.00

I’m so Excited I got to try this is one of the best Tinted moisturizers I’ve ever tried! Mocha was perfect It adjusts so seamlessly to my complexion it’s almost like magic. ...Easy to Apply Tinted Moisturizer...I really like this tinted moisturizer! I tried it with and without primers but I think it held up best with my CoverFX primer.

What it is: A bestselling tinted moisturizer with a new and improved formula, infused with skincare benefits for up to 24-hour hydration and SPF 30 sunscreen to protect.

Coverage: Light

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

SPF: SPF 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Macadamia and Kukui Seed Oils: Help increase the skin's moisture levels long-term for up to 24 hours of hydration, while reducing the signs of visibly dry skin.
- Silica Treated Pigment: Helps create a soft-focus effect for a naturally dewy finish.
- Tamarind Seed Extract: Locks in moisture and gives enhanced antioxidant protection.

$98.00

Love this stuff. It’s a moisturizer AND a primer for makeup AND a bit of a face lift. ...the silicon in this makes a good primer + serum...Opt for this if you want an all in one for serum and moisturizer and primer because of the silicon

What it is: This 2-in-1 hydrating serum immediately moisturizes and plumps while smoothing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity


Formulation: Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:

- HA³: A potent trio of multi-weight hyaluronic acids that deeply hydrate & plump.

- Sichuan Pepper: Visibly diminishes the appearance of wrinkles.

- Essential Amino Acids: Help visibly reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles while working to improve skin firmness.

$25.00

perfect dry skin daytime moisturizer...like some of the other reviews say, it is tacky and takes a minute to blend into the skin. however, that makes it the perfect daytime moisturizer for dry skin. great under makeup and keeps my skin looking nice all day...Is a little tacky but that makes for a great foundation primer, helps to tap in and not rub. Leaves my skin soft and glowy, well priced, would purchase again!

What it is: A nourishing cream packed with moisturizing and antioxidant ingredients to care for dry, stressed skin and support a strong moisture barrier.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Leaves skin looking hydrated, smooth, and plumped.
- Shea Butter: Moisturizes, nourishes, and soothes.
- Squalane: Soothes, moisturizes, and contributes visibly age-defying properties.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This antioxidant-rich cream reinforces and supports the skin’s

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