I’m sure many of you have had the experience where you apply sunscreen to your face and it is just SO OBVIOUS and pasty white. Noooo thanks! Over the years, I’ve found many options that are 1) naturally tinted 2) don’t look ghostly white and 3) use truly non-toxic and organic ingredients ☀️ So let’s dive in and take a look at the best ones!
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Let’s back up: If you’re unsure why choosing natural, mineral sunscreens is so important, want to know what chemical sunscreen ingredients to avoid, or you wanna see options for untinted and body sunscreen, check this blog post! 🧴
Hopefully, this guide is helpful, and you can find *exactly* what you’re looking for. Maybe you want a moisturizer and sunscreen all in one. Maybe you want something tinted but doesn’t conceal or provide coverage. Maybe you want a foundation that will also protect your skin. I got you, girlfriend!
I’m gonna break this post into two categories: ones that act more like makeup with coverage, and ones that are simply tinted but don’t provide coverage. Here we go!
Related post: “Best Natural Moisturizers: The Top 6 Face Creams for Supple Skin“
Low Tox Tinted SPFs & Moisturizers with SPF
Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer (SPF35) ⭐️ Becca’s fave!
$36 • Cruelty-free (contains beeswax) • Light coverage • Semi-dewy finish
A sunscreen, light-coverage foundation, and moisturizer all in one? Yes, please! I have gone through SO many tubes of this over the years, and it’s a staple in my routine, particularly on days I want a no-makeup look.
I take 1-2 pumps and apply it with my hands, usually after applying a serum. I find that it’s quite hydrating and moisturizing on its own because it has hyaluronic acid and oils such as argan and grapeseed oil, but if your skin leans dry, you might need to use an additional moisturizer first. The texture is thick but it feels super silky, cushy, and applies smoothly without clinging to my skin.
The coverage is light/sheer; I’d say it’s enough to cover redness and even out skin tone but not enough to conceal dark spots or blemishes. I wear shade 3, but feel like the tint is pretty flexible and you don’t have to worry about a 100% exact match. The finish is a little dewy, but not greasy, and I just adore how natural it looks and feels on my skin. Overall, I think Slip Tint is pretty darn fabulous! 🌞
Also available here on Amazon and Sephora.
(Saie also has Sunvisor which is essentially the same formula but without the makeup coverage/tint. It’s equally great and I recommend it!)
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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint (SPF40)
$48 • Vegan & cruelty-free • Light coverage • Luminescent finish
You’ve likely heard of this one unless you’ve been living under a rock; it’s a hot commodity these days. It’s another all-in-one moisturizer, sunscreen, and light/sheer coverage foundation. Make sure to shake it well so it doesn’t separate; the formula is very thin and runny. You can wear it independently, but I need a little more moisture underneath it (such as a lightweight lotion or hyaluronic acid serum).
It’s oil-free and contains no added essential oils or fragrances.
It’s interesting because it looks luminescent and glowy, yet it doesn’t feel greasy or oily at all. Like, almost a dry glow? This also means that it wears pretty well throughout the day and doesn’t slide around my face. I wear shade Balos (ST3) but could go a shade darker. Heads up, it appears lighter before adjusting to its true tone within 60 seconds.
Also available here at Credo, The Detox Market, Sephora, and Amazon.
Kari Gran Essential Tinted Oil (SPF30)
$58 • Cruelty-free (contains organic beeswax) • Sheer/light coverage • Dewy finish • Great for dry skin
Kari Gran’s sunscreen is unique because it’s oil-based, so it’s nourishing and kinda feels like you’re applying a facial oil! The ingredients are very minimal and pure. It has a pleasant, mild, fruity scent derived from red raspberry seed oil (which has natural UV protection!), French plum oil, and macadamia nut oil.
I especially enjoy this one in winter to combat parched skin. It’s available in light, medium, and dark tints that are flexible; I wear Light.
If you have a favorite mineral foundation powder, you can even mix that with this oil for added coverage!
Also available here on Amazon and The Choosy Chick.
RMS SunCoverup Super Tint (SPF50)
$49 • Cruelty-free • Buildable medium coverage • Radiant, slightly dewy finish
If you’re looking for higher SPF coverage, here ya go! The first time I used this, the coverage blew me away because it was way more than expected; it’s more like a foundation, IMO! I wear shade Ivory.
By the way, a little goes a long way, so start small with a half pump. I also prefer to apply it with a makeup brush instead of my fingers.
But it really looks SO pretty and enhances skin beautifully. It’s also decently long-wearing and doesn’t feel greasy at all. This does have some hydration and moisture to it, but I still suggest layering it over a moisturizer.
Use code ORGANICALLYBECCA20 for a discount 🏷️
Also available here on Amazon, Credo, and The Detox Market (discounts not applicable).
Tinted Sunscreens Without Makeup Coverage
Now let’s chat about sunscreens that are tinted but don’t act as makeup or provide coverage (the tint essentially cancels out the white cast from zinc oxide). The tints are generally universal and suitable for all skin tones!
Blissoma Photonic Light Shifting Moisturizer (SPF30) ⭐️ Becca’s fave!
$60-68 • Vegan & cruelty-free • Matte, no-shine finish • Refillable • Great for sensitive skin
Blissoma is my top pick for this category! I really love a lot of this company’s skincare products; they are formulated by an herbal chemist who knows her stuff. I have a separate blog post if you want to learn more about what they offer! Highly recommend.
But let’s focus on Photonic! I wrote an in-depth review about Photonic before, but here are the cliff notes:
- Naturally tinted with astaxanthin; an antioxidant produced by red algae that prevents UV damage.
- Blends in super well without a white cast and plays nicely under makeup
- Doubles as an amazing moisturizer (might not be enough if you have dry skin) and has niacinamide, which helps skin retain moisture throughout the day and modulates oil production
- Made without essential oils, fragrances, or nut-cross allergens
- Smell is pleasant, subtle, and kind of herbal/earthy
Trust me friends, it’s a good one!
RMS SuperNatural Radiance Serum (SPF30)
$48 • Cruelty-free • Radiant, soft-focus finish • Best for under makeup
This is my go-to sunscreen for wearing underneath makeup; it basically doubles as a primer and creates a lovely, silky base! It doesn’t really tint your skin, but it acts as a corrector that evens out skin tone and leaves a soft, filtered finish—you’ll get a healthy glow that isn’t greasy or shiny!
It comes in three tints, and I wear the lightest one, Light Aura. You could even grab a darker tint for a bronzy, sun-kissed look. Major thumbs up!
(FYI, it’s not technically a moisturizer, so do your skincare first!)
Use code ORGANICALLYBECCA20 for a discount 🏷️
Also available here at Credo, The Detox Market, and Amazon (discounts not applicable).
ThinkDaily Naturally Tinted Face (SPF30)
$14 • Budget-friendly pick! 💰 Vegan & cruelty-free • Soft semi-matte finish
We love an affordable option. This is one of the best smelling sunscreens (kind of fruity; it has raspberry seed oil and currant)! The consistency is lighter and moussey and not too oily. In fact, it looks semi-matte on my skin—I really like it! And it blends in nicely, too, with a soft-to-the-touch feel.
I think it’s more suitable on its own and not underneath makeup, so I typically choose this one for an active day or beach trip!
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Please share below if you have any questions, comments, or if you know of any other awesome options. Enjoy that sunshine 😎 and healthy skin! Thanks for reading 💚
I was getting ready to buy a sunscreen for my face! What do you think of the one honest beauty has?
Oh I haven’t tried that one! The CC cream?
Which one would you choose for combination skin that is prone to acne?
I’d say Ilia or Blissoma would be best!
yes!
Tinted moisturizers are what I use most consistently! I am very intrigued about the new Ilia one. I am currently using the Thinksun and raw elements one and I do really like them.
Yeah!! The Ilia is pretty nice if you just want to get a bunch of stuff done at once haha!
How many drops of ilia fit in a 1/4 teaspoon? You need that much to get the SPF 40. If you have a small face like I do, you can probably can get away with 3/4 of that. It would be great if we can get a nice SPF 40 or even SPF 30.
I’d say 10-15 drops in a 1/4 tsp!
You definitely summed up some great option! I personally love the ILIA one as well as the Tower 28 SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer (also mineral sunscreen!).