For the eighth post in my battle of the brands series, I’m ranking my entire skin tint and tinted moisturiser collection to tell you which is my all-time fave.
My battle of the brands series is where I rank my entire makeup collection by a specific product type. From foundations and bronzers to lip liners and brow products, battle of the brands is my ultimate makeup collection rating, so you can see my holy grail products.
Starting from my least favourite product and working my way up to my number 1 product in any given category, this is the fastest way to see my thoughts on my makeup collection. I’ve previously ranked my pencil eyeliners, primers, setting powders, lip glosses, concealers, single eyeshadows, and brow products.
Find out which skin tints and tinted moisturisers are my faves for formula, longevity, skincare benefits, finish, and ease of blending.
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9. HNB Cosmetics Soft Focus Luminous Glow Tint
£18 for 30ml
I saw the HNB Cosmetics Soft Focus Luminous Glow Tint all over TikTok when it first launched. I love HNB Cosmetics’ foundation so wanted to give the skin tint a go. But honestly, it’s a bit disappointing. The finish is glowy, but it offers hardly any coverage and applies quite streakily. I prefer skin tints that offer more coverage. I’m also not a huge fan of the texture, as it feels a bit greasy. Overall, I just don’t love this skin tint and never reach for it.
8. Shakeup Cosmetics Let’s Face It BB Tinted Moisturiser
£25 for 50ml
The Shakeup Cosmetics Let’s Face It BB Tinted Moisturiser is actually designed for men, but, of course, anyone can use this! This is one of the first tinted moisturisers I’d tried, and I loved it at the time. It has a skin-like finish, covers blemishes and redness, feels lightweight, and is long-wearing without feeling heavy. While I still really like the formula, I now own other skin tints and tinted moisturisers that I prefer.
7. Kjaer Weis Tinted Moisturizer
£40 for 45ml
I like the Kjaer Weis Tinted Moisturizer. Out of all the skin tints and tinted moisturisers on this list, this Kjer Weis tinted moisturiser is the most natural. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, long-wearing, and offers sheer coverage. It has a second-skin finish and helps to slightly even out the complexion. Imperfections still peek through, though, so it’s one I tend to reach for on a good skin day or when I’m opting for a no-makeup makeup look.
6. Maybelline Super Stay up to 24H Skin Tint
£12.99 for 30ml + 20% off with code LFTFBLOGSARAH at LookFantastic
The Maybelline Super Stay up to 24H Skin Tint is a fantastic drugstore option. This offers medium, buildable coverage and is essentially a lightweight foundation as opposed to a classic skin tint. It delivers a beautiful dewy finish, blends seamlessly with a beauty blender, and feels comfortable on the skin. I found that this skin tint doesn’t apply nicely with a brush, which is my preference, so there are others in this post that I prefer. But I still really like this.
5. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
£40 for 50ml + 20% off with code LFTFBLOGSARAH at LookFantastic
The Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer was my first foray into tinted moisturisers and will always have a special place in my heart. This is a true makeup-skincare fusion, as it combines the hydrating benefits of a moisturiser with the coverage properties of a foundation. The result is a more even, dewy complexion that feels nourished. This tinted moisturiser makes my skin feel a tad oily if I compare it to others in my collection. However, I love how effortlessly this melts into the skin when applied with my fingertips, and it’s so convenient to use.
4. ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint
£48 for 30ml
The ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint is fab. It has a satisfying thick and creamy consistency that blends effortlessly with your fingertips, makes skin look healthy and luminous, feels hydrating and comfortable, and makes the complexion overall more smooth and even. It’s infused with SPF30 for extra sun protection. It doesn’t make my skin feel oily at all. The shade I have washes me out a bit, but it’s nothing that can’t be fixed with some bronzer, blusher, and highlighter. This skin tint has a weird, off-putting smell. However, it doesn’t linger on the skin, so it’s manageable.
3. L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum
£14.99 for 30ml + 20% off with code LFTFBLOGSARAH at LookFantastic
Social media raves about the L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum and with good reason! This drugstore skin tint is incredible. It’s plumping, radiant, hydrating, makes skin feel firmer and more elastic, and is so comfortable on the skin. It makes skin look poreless, smooth, and healthy. This skin tint offers light-medium coverage and applies beautifully with a brush, fingertips, or sponge. Out of this and the Maybelline skin tint, which both went viral on TikTok, this one is my fave.
2. L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect BB Cream SPF 50
£11.99 for 30ml
The L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect BB Cream SPF 50 is very underrated. This skin tint offers medium coverage, a satin finish, and SPF50. It’s a tinted moisturiser I’d reach for in the summer, as it offers high sun protection, is non-greasy, lasts all day, and allows my skin to breathe. The formula is gorgeous, as it’s smoothing, hydrating, has a silky consistency, and doesn’t sink into fine lines or cling to dry patches. It’s reliable and always makes my skin look great. Obsessed.
1. Yves Saint Laurent NU Bare Look Tint
£28 for 30ml + 20% off with code LFTFBLOGSARAH at LookFantastic
The Yves Saint Laurent NU Bare Look Tint is my absolute holy grail. This skin tint offers everything I want. It’s hydrating, provides light-medium buildable coverage, has a soft satin finish, never sinks into fine lines, doesn’t cling to dry patches, lasts all day without going patchy or becoming oily, and blends seamlessly. It works well with a brush, sponge, or fingertips, and it makes skin look fresh, healthy, and radiant. The formula is flexible and gives a ‘your skin but better’ vibe. My skin feels comfortable when I wear this. Considering it’s from YSL, which is a high-end brand, it’s not as expensive as I thought it’d be and is cheaper than a lot of the other brands on this list. I think the price point is very reasonable given the great results. I find myself constantly wanting to wear this.
Sarah Sarsby is the owner of A Woman's Confidence. With over 6 years' experience of writing in the fields of beauty and lifestyle, Sarah is passionate about all things content, makeup, skincare, wellness, and lifestyle. She has oily skin, is obsessed with lip gloss, and loves cookie dough.
Love this post as Im a huge fan of tinted moisturisers/ BB Creams. I also think the Laura Mercier is excellent, very buildable and even coverage. You have given me a few new ones to try ( maybeline and Loreal True Match) I enjoyed both of their foundations so will look them out.
Me too! Laura Mercier is so good. I reckon you’d love the L’Oreal true match serum.
I love skin tints and tinted moisturisers – this is a great list. I wish a cheaper brand was in the top spot, but that’s why it’s this price!
The YSL one is honestly so good though