My skin goes through spells but until I discovered tinted moisturizer, I didn't know how to take advantage of the good ones. In those circumstances in which the face looks free of imperfections and the only thing we are looking for is to add a little color for a good-looking effect, why make the mistake of using makeup that clogs our pores? It is the whiting that bites its tail.
The best thing is to get out of this vicious circle and bet on a cream with color that hydrates the face deeply, letting it breathe. That is why we selected 6 products that we have tried and liked and that have very positive reviews. Can you come with us?
Best selection of tinted moisturizers
Best for a very natural finish
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This tinted moisturizer from Avène blends completely with your skin tone. It also has a protection factor so that you can keep your face protected all year round. It is very light and does not cover too much. It is suitable for combination and oily skin for precisely that reason. It is fresh and does not stain clothes if you apply it in adequate amounts. Its aroma is neutral and does not interfere with that of other products.
It stands out for: being a very light cream that provides a very natural finish with a flattering touch of luminosity that will make it look like you have juicy and cared-for skin.
Keep in mind that: it does not cover too much, so if you want to cover dark circles or any imperfections, you will have to combine it with a concealer of the same tone. In the case of dark circles, we recommend that it be a smaller one to give light to that area of the face. Always better in cream and applied to small touches.
Put on this tinted moisturizer every morning and do without makeup because the finish is so natural you won't need it, the color it leaves behind is beautiful all year round and it doesn't matter if you're darker or darker because it blends perfectly with the face tone that you have at all times, also providing extra light, hydration and protection against ultraviolet rays, which can damage our skin whether it is summer or not.
The best to prevent hyperpigmentation
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One of the things that worries us the most in relation to facial care, especially after a certain age, is the appearance of spots. Melasma and solar lentigines are usually two common problems. For this reason, dermatologists such as Dr. Carlos Morales Raya, director of his homonymous clinic in Madrid, recommend this tinted moisturizer to his patients.
It stands out for: being a moisturizer with a mineral sunscreen that deflects the sun's rays. It is a wonderful product to prevent stains. There are also different shades so you can choose the one with which you see yourself most favored.
Keep in mind: this is not a product to be applied over another moisturizer. It is best to use, for example, a vitamin C concentrate such as Endocare's anti-aging, regenerating and antioxidant facial serum and then apply only this tinted moisturizer.
It is a cream that offers hyperpigmented skin the protection it needs.
Best for more coverage
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This Eucerin CC cream is somewhat thicker than the previous ones and offers greater coverage. It lets the skin breathe and, of course, it does not cover as much as makeup, but it does hide imperfections better. It has ingredients with an antioxidant (anti-aging) and soothing effect. There are also several shades available so you can try several to find the one that best suits your needs. The one we show you is the medium and is perhaps the most natural. Unlike the other creams that we have presented to you, this one does not enhance the luminosity of the face, but is mattifying and has a slightly powdery finish, so we recommend that you apply a brush, even if it does not contain any product, when you finish applying this cream with your hands.
It stands out for: being a cream that, in addition to moisturizing, protects the face and prevents skin aging.
Keep in mind that: it is a cream and not makeup, so the fixation of the product is less and therefore it is likely that you will have to repeat its application throughout the day.
It is a perfect cream if you usually get shine on your skin and want to show off a tanned face.
The best for oily skin
BUY for (26.03) €20.94 ON PROMOFARMA
More than a cream, this product that we show you is a gel that is very easy to apply. It has 50 protection and covers a lot without clogging the pores and without being dense. It is quite fluid and in fact there are two shades of color available that you can mix if you wish to get something in between. The days that you want to look more tanned you can take the dark one, the days that you want it to look like you are not wearing anything, you can opt for the light one and those in which you are looking for a natural finish with color, you can keep that mixture that you talk later.
It stands out for: being a product with a non-greasy texture that is highly recommended for acne-prone skin. It also contains vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that will make our skin nourished and look brighter. It also protects us from oxidative stress and stimulates collagen production.
Keep in mind that: the finish is matte, so if you want to add a little more shine to your face, it's best to also use a powder highlighter, such as the one included in Cocunat's All in One palette, a of the natural cosmetic brands that you have to have on your radar.
This product combines the benefits of a sunscreen with those of a corrective make-up.
Best Tinted Moisturizers
Best for Young Skin
BUY for (29.00) €17.40 AT DRUNI
Clinique is one of the favorite brands for young skin because it is not only cheap but also has them perfectly studied. The gel texture of practically all its products, with the exception of those with nutritional properties, is very pleasant and fresh.
It stands out for: being a CC cream in gel that provides the face with hydration for eight long hours.
Keep in mind that: it comes in small cans because it is not necessary to use large amounts of product. There are those who would prefer the container of this cream to be larger, but it must be borne in mind that using more cream will not cover blemishes better. A natural finish is only achieved when cosmetics are used in adequate doses.
If throughout the day your makeup cracks and you want to do without it but you see that when using tinted creams you end up with very dry skin, the one you need is this one from Clinique that provides long-lasting hydration.
Best for a golden finish
SHOP for €41.99 AT SEPHORA
Charlotte Tilbury is one of the acclaimed makeup brands among the youngest and this largely has to do with the fact that the makeup artist behind her has used social networks as a speaker since its inception to uncover the most flattering makeup techniques. She has 'democratized', so to speak, the makeup universe and has made the tricks of the best beauty artists accessible to an inexperienced public. This tinted moisturizer is therefore an essential makeup tool for many girls.
It stands out for: offering a summer tan at any time of the year. Its texture is very fluid and that is precisely why it is a moisturizing cream that, despite having color, since it does not cover too much, can be used under makeup. It also provides a glow effect that will look great as a primer under your foundation.
Keep in mind: It's not really recommended for white-pink skin types because the tint it uses is gold, so if you're not used to orange-pigmented makeup, it might not be the tinted cream you'll look with most favored.
It is an ideal tinted cream for all the girls who love the golden tan of the months of July that is achieved with the saltpeter and the shine of the sun.
What are tinted moisturizers?
"Tinned moisturizers provide a very natural skin tone without the need to apply makeup," says Dr. Beatriz in the first place Beltrán, dermatologist and director of his homonymous clinic. "They are ideal for oily skin if we do not want to clog the pore and also for those patients who do not want to put many creams on top of each other," he says.
On the other hand, Dr. Carlos Morales Raya, a dermatologist and also director of the clinic that bears his name, tells us that "in general, these creams are for sale in pharmacies so our recommendation passes because, when Before choosing the most appropriate one, ask your dermatologist and pharmacist for advice. Both professionals will help you determine which cream, due to its composition, will bring you real benefits".
What do these creams provide?
Dr. José María Ricart, medical director of the Ricart Medical Institute at Ruber Internacional Paseo de la Habana in Madrid, assures that "tinted moisturizer is a good option to improve the appearance of the face and, in addition hydrates and protects the skin. She tells us that it offers the opportunity to improve the tone of the face and correct imperfections without the need to wear makeup. It is a product with a lighter texture that unifies and illuminates the face and as a primary benefit it stands out that this type of creams have SPF, therefore, they protect our skin and at the same time deeply hydrate it.
All this without forgetting that, in many cases, these creams contain vitamins (E and C with antioxidant capacity are the most common) and sun protection. Any facialist (and let's not say a dermatologist) realizes which skins use a protection factor all year round and knows how to differentiate them from those who use it only in summer. It is essential to use it even on cloudy days and that is why using fluid creams like the ones we have shown you, with a touch of color, can help you.
On the other hand, tinted moisturizers can also contain minerals such as zinc, which has antioxidant properties and helps us fight acne. So, just like non-tinted moisturizers, tinted moisturizers have specific qualities and that's why you should choose the one that best meets your skin's needs. There are some with anti-aging properties and designed to put an end to unflattering shine on the face.
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