The no-makeup look reigns supreme among celebrities who ooze a breezy, naturally luminous appeal. Think Gwyneth Paltrow doing an AMA at Goop HQ, bathed in an office-appropriate glow, or Pamela Anderson beaming and makeup-free at any number of recent events. The best tinted sunscreens play into the carefree vibe, flooding the skin with antioxidants, protecting it from the sun, and providing just a hint of coverage.
As Amy Wall, a pro esthetician in Northern California, notes, “Tinted sunscreens won’t give you glam, but they will give you healthy coverage and peace of mind.” Since that’s just what the doctor ordered for the minimalist moment, it’s no wonder that the tinted SPF category is on fire (albeit burn-resistant!) right now.
In the past few months alone, La Roche-Posay has diversified its tinted sunscreen shade selection, while Beauty of Joseon has dropped a new line of ultra-lightweight SPF in 12 flexible shades. Last year, Supergoop! proved that an SPF 50 formula can feel weightless and dewy with the launch of Protec(tint), and RMS Beauty expanded its sun-care collection with 13 glow-boosting shades of niacinamide-infused sunscreen. The new class of tinted sunscreens are “inclusive, breathable, and adaptive,” Wall says—and many of them offer skincare benefits beyond UV protection, like hyaluronic acid for hydration and licorice root extract to brighten (to name a few).
Vogue’s Favorite Tinted Sunscreens
With no shortage of options on the market—including cult classics that have never lost their luster—we’ve whittled down the list with some help from the pros. Ahead, find the best dermatologist-approved tinted sunscreens of 2025 to help you stock up for sunny days ahead.
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- Why We Love It: Vogue’s beauty closet has no shortage of top-of-the-line tinted sunscreens. Still, Supergoop!’s SPF 50 formulation managed to glide out from the fray when it launched in 2024. “If I were stuck on a desert island with one cosmetic product, it would be a complexion salve,” Vogue’s senior beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden wrote. “And after testing Supergoop!’s Protec(tint), I know this would be my pick for sure… Despite having such a high SPF level, Protec(tint) feels weightless and nourishing on the skin.” The relatively new-to-market formula has also proven its mettle among skincare pros. “I find that patients like skin tints and ask me my opinion about them quite a bit,” says Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in Alabama. “This is a popular option that offers broad-spectrum protection, and it’s easy to incorporate into your daily skincare routine. The formula is lightweight so that you can comfortably use it all over the face. This is important when you’re applying an SPF product—you want to go everywhere.” Along with chemical and mineral sun protection, the tint contains hyaluronic acid, a must for hydration, and the soothing, anti-inflammatory ingredient ectoin.
- SPF Level: 50
- Texture: The brand describes the skin tint’s texture as “lightweight and cushiony.”
- Chemical or Mineral: Chemical and mineral (zinc oxide, 13.58%, momosalate 7.0%, octisalate 5.0%)
- Best for: Lightweight, buildable sun protection with a natural finish; suited for all skin types
- Sweat-resistant No
- Water-resistant: No
