We all know the best way to prevent skin cancer and early aging is to wear sunscreen daily to protect our skin from the sun’s damaging effects. I love a tinted SPF which offers sun protection as well as evening out skin imperfections all in one easy step.
I’ve rounded up several that I’ve been using for a while now to give my honest thoughts about what each one has to offer so you can decide which one might be best for you this summer.
Suntegrity Clear SPF 30: Aillea.com $38
Suntegrity Clear has both a clear and tinted option that uses a 20% non-nano zinc to provide the right amount of coverage for daily use. The tinted formula is perfect to give a little boost of color to my light/medium complexion and the right amount of sun protection for summer. It blends in easily and disguises imperfections leaving behind a little glow. This has been in heavy rotation for me throughout the winter, it’s so easy to blend makes my skin look great. It’s an SPF 30 so I pair it with a higher SPF moisturizer if I’m going to be out a lot in the daytime, but for general daily use it’s perfect.
RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum SPF 30 Sunscreen: RMSBeauty.com $48
RMS Beauty is one of the first clean makeup lines created, and one I’ve used for years. I’m always impressed with the quality of their products so it’s no surprise that I’m loving SuperNatural. It’s meant to give a bronzy radiant glow that isn’t heavy or obvious applied between moisturizer and foundation. It’s so versatile that I use it solo or mixed into a moisturizer, or with a foundation. There’s one that I have that’s too light for me, so adding this to it makes it the perfect shade with a glowy finish. Any way I’ve tried it, this shade (medium) is perfection on my skin. If you’re considering the over-hyped Drunk Elephant Bronzing Drops, purchase this instead. The DE version doesn’t have SPF, isn’t a clean formulation, and the shade is so copper that it isn’t flattering on the skin. RMS also has a lighter shade for fair skin as well as a richer shade for deeper tones, so you have choices. Also fwiw, the DE broke me out whereas the RMS did not.
Supergoop CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream: Supergoop.com $44
While Supergoop isn’t a ‘clean’ line, their 100% Mineral CC Screen uses Titanium Dioxide and Zinc to filter out the sun with an SPF of 50 for long days outside. I like the medium coverage that looks great on the skin and covers imperfections well like a traditional foundation would. They do offer quite a few shade options, I’m a 206W for reference which suits me year-round. I can also wear it for hot summer tennis matches and it never runs or transfers, and I never burn. It looks like a foundation but acts like a solid SPF. I use this when I need some coverage and I have a long day outside.
Indie Lee Daily SPF 50 Primer: Aillea.com $46
Indie Lee remains one of my fave clean skincare lines so I was excited to try their new SPF 50 Primer. The weight of the primer is light but the tint was orangy and too dark so I wouldn’t recommend it for fair girls. I thought I could dull it out with some moisturizer but the orange wasn’t easy tot came. I wish it came in different shades, it was just giving more color than I expected and not the right tone. My sensitive skin also didn’t respond to it and it did cause a breakout unfortunately but if your skin doesn’t have these problems, you’ll probably be fine. What I did love about it was the beautiful sheen it left behind, clean formulation, and broad spectrum SPF 50 which protects from both UVA and UVB rays so it’s perfect for daily use.
Mychelle Sun Shield Liquid SPF 30: Mychelle.com $28
I’m currently on my 4th bottle of this tinted SPF which I’ve used for years. Back when we camped constantly, this was the only SPF I’d use for days spent out in the sun and I’d never burn. The formula changed with this last bottle and I noticed that I had to layer another SPF with it if I was outside for a long time. It used to be an SPF 50, and it’s now an SPF 30 which makes more sense as they probably reevaluated its effectiveness. I still like it, but it’s not the mighty protector through sunny days it once was, and I find myself reaching for the Suntegrity Clear more often. This is still a good choice for someone who likes a light weight since it’s more of a serum than a foundation and the light/medium is the shade was always a great match. It’s also offered in a clear option so you can get the benefits of the SPF in light, daily serum without any color.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40: Aillea.com $48
Ilia has blown up in recent years as a clean line that can contend with the rest on the shelves of Sephora. I see everyone using their concealer (including me!) and this Serum is one of their most popular for a reason. It’s light but has some beautiful glowy coverage to it that makes skin look better, especially in the sun. It’s also an SPF 40 and available in a multitude of shades. It feels like skincare and has niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to give thirsty skin a boost of hydration. Just a note- I haven’t used it in the summer months so I can’t speak to its SPF effectiveness.
