Whether you're using this time to try out bold looks [1] from the safety of your own home or to reevaluate your relationship with makeup [2] in the first place, there's a very good chance you've made at least some changes to your beauty and self-care routines [3] in the past few weeks. For us, more and more POPSUGAR editors are opting for barely there face makeup [4], be it a BB cream before virtual meetings [5] or a dab of concealer [6] instead.
If you're also not reaching for full-coverage foundation (or doing any beauty heavy lifting [7] these days), adding a tinted moisturiser can give you noticeable-looking results in the same time it'd take you to smooth on face moisturiser [8] . . . but won't feel like you're wearing much of anything at all.
We scanned all the tinted moisturisers at Sephora to find which ones people have been loving the most and which would make the best addition to your current stay-at-home situation [9]. Here are the 15 that have earned the highest marks from other shoppers — and just may win you over now and become part of your permanent beauty routine later, too.
Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 30
This Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 30 [10] ($45) not only hydrates skin (with mineral rich sea water) but there's actually a vitamin C derivative inside that can tackle hyperpigmentation and acne scars as it also covers them up with a sheer tint, too. (Plus, the product's earned more than 119,000 loves from other shoppers.)
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Oil Free
With more than 5,000 reviews, this semi-matte Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Oil Free [11] ($46) is an especially popular choice for oily or combination skin since it helps control oil (while still being hydrating) and protects against free radicals with vitamin E at the same time.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30
The bestselling Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30 [12] ($24-$47) offers sheer, dewy coverage but also hydrates skin with macadamia and kukui seed oils (so it's best for normal or dry complexions). Plus, all 20 shades of this foundation substitute — with more than 155,000 loves — come in full-sized or mini options.
Tarte Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturiser
This new, yet already popular Tarte Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturiser [13] ($15-$29) is infused with vitamin-C-rich maracuja oil with fatty acids to help hydrate skin so it looks brighter and more even over all. It also soothes the causes of redness with turmeric and aloe while its buildable formula hides any outward signs of this, too.
Sephora Collection Matte Perfection Tinted Moisturiser
The lightweight Sephora Collection Matte Perfection Tinted Moisturiser [14] ($18) hides redness under an even, matte finish, plus its nearly-sheer pigments mean the 16 colours suit a wide range of skin tones.
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat All-In-One Glow
The top-rated Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat All-In-One Glow [15] ($48) is a tinted moisturiser that sets into more of a medium coverage finish while hyaluronic acid and antioxidants hydrate and nurture skin.
Perricone MD High Potency Classics: Face Finishing and Firming Moisturiser Tint SPF 30
This Perricone MD High Potency Classics: Face Finishing and Firming Moisturiser Tint SPF 30 [16] ($69) comes in one barely-there shade as its pigment capsules slowly release upon application to bring a subtle glow. The real work is in the brand's proprietary DMAE which improves the appearance of oversized pores and fine lines so skin looks smoother and more even overall.
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 30
With more than 3,000 total reviews, this oil-free BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 30 [17] ($33) features squalene and mineral electrolytes to bring hydration back to the skin so your complexion looks dewy while one of the (20) creamy lightweight colours blend over any imperfections.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation
Coming in 18 tints of subtle, dewy coverage, there's no white cast on skin with the mineral sunscreen inside this bestselling Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation [18] ($46). Instead, the non-nano zinc oxide shields from UV rays (along with blue light) so skin stays safe while hydrating squalane and skin-soothing niacinamide keep it smooth.
Algenist Repairing Tint and Radiance Moisturiser SPF 30
This top-rated Algenist Repairing Tint and Radiance Moisturiser SPF 30 [19] ($42) blurs skin imperfections with a radiant tint on the surface while other skin-serving ingredients like hydrating micro-algae oil and firming alguronic acid work on the inside, too.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Not only does the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 30 [20] ($28) hide skin's visible imperfections with micro-pearls and natural mineral pigments, there's colloidal oatmeal and allantoin also inside to soothe sensitivity and redness at the source of the problem.
Shiseido Urban Environment Tinted UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 43
Shiseido Urban Environment Tinted UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 43 [21] ($35) inhibits the enzyme activity in your skin's cells (that can cause fine lines) while also protecting skin's moisture barrier, keeping environmental aggressors at bay, and adding a hint of colour, too.
Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturiser
This Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturiser [22] ($40) is like a creamy, streak-free bronzer that adds a hint of colour to skin while keeping it well-hydrated at the same time.
Armani Beauty Crema Nuda Supreme Glow Reviving Tinted Moisturiser
The luxe Armani Beauty Crema Nuda Supreme Glow Reviving Tinted Moisturiser [23] ($122) offers weightless hydration with hyaluronic acid plus the brand's own anti-ageing complex that improves radiance so skin is softer and more glowy with a sheer coverage bonus.
Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator Broad Spectrum SPF 25
The new Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator Broad Spectrum SPF 25 [24] ($39) offers a no-makeup look with a sheer tint of sweat-resistant coverage, but there's also activated aloe water and plumping hyaluronic acid inside for up to 12 hours of intense moisture.