Avina PicksThe Best Tinted Sunscreens
Tower 28 SunnyDays is our pick: 12.6% zinc oxide, 17 shades and no fragrance. For dark spots and melasma, Colorescience's SPF 50 Face Shield Flex; at the drugstore, CeraVe's tinted SPF 30.
Our top picks
Best overallTower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30
Best tinted sunscreen for melasma and dark spotsColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Best drugstore tinted sunscreenCeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Best tinted sunscreen for acne-prone skinEltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Best tinted sunscreen for oily skinSupergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
Best tinted sunscreen for dry skinSaie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
Best tinted sunscreen for dark skin tonesSupergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Best shade rangeILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Best water-resistant tinted sunscreenNeutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30
The short answer
- The best tinted sunscreen, and the best tinted mineral one, is Tower 28 SunnyDays: zinc oxide only, 17 shades and no fragrance.
- For dark spots and melasma, Colorescience Face Shield Flex: SPF 50, water resistant, iron oxides.
- At the drugstore, CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sheer Tint; for dark skin, Supergoop! Protec(tint).
- Use at least a teaspoon for the face; if that looks heavy, put an untinted sunscreen on first and the tint on top.
- Every pick lists iron oxides, which help against visible light, and no fragrance. No US label rates visible-light protection.
How we chose: we read the US Drug Facts labels of the tinted sunscreens that 18 guides and store pages (ten from Google’s first page) and 22 Reddit threads recommend most, for those Avina’s catalog carries, mostly on DailyMed, the National Library of Medicine’s database of FDA labels. We kept those with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 or higher, iron oxides, no fragrance and no drying alcohol. We did not test them on skin. Our method
of tinted sunscreens in Avina’s catalog whose ingredient list names a chemical filter list fragrance, against 14% of those that name only zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. None of our picks lists fragrance.
The best tinted sunscreen for your skin
- Everyday, sensitive skin: Zinc oxide only, 17 shades: Tower 28 SunnyDays.
- Dark spots or melasma: SPF 50, water resistant, iron oxides: Colorescience Face Shield Flex.
- SPF 50: Colorescience Face Shield Flex (mineral, water resistant) or Supergoop! Protec(tint) (hybrid).
- At the drugstore: CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sheer Tint or Neutrogena Purescreen+.
- Acne-prone skin: EltaMD UV Clear Tinted.
- Oily skin: Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen.
- Dry or mature skin: Saie Slip Tint or ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint.
- Dark skin tones: Supergoop! Protec(tint), and see shades by pick.
- Swimming or sweating: Water resistant on the label: Neutrogena Purescreen+ (80 minutes) or Colorescience Face Shield Flex (40 minutes).
Best overall: Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30
12.6% zinc oxide as the only UV filter, SPF 30, in 17 shades. No fragrance and no drying alcohol.
- Mineral only
- SPF 30
- Tinted
- No added fragrance
Good for: Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30
- Everyday wear for most skin types
- Sensitive skin
- Light to medium, buildable coverage (Tower 28's words)
Skip it if: Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30
- You swim or sweat: it is not water resistant
- You want SPF 50
- You avoid mica, a shimmer pigment
Label facts for Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30
- UV filters
- Zinc oxide 12.6%
- Filter type
- Mineral only
- SPF
- 30, as the name states
- Tint
- Tinted (iron oxides)
- Water resistant
- No
- Added fragrance
- None listed
- Drying alcohol
- None listed
- Supporting
- Glycerin, centella and iron oxides
- Cruelty-free certified
- No
Read from the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. US sunscreens print each UV filter’s percentage; their other ingredients may be listed alphabetically, so these label facts report only whether something is there. Formulas change; check your box. Cruelty-free certification: the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International directories on October 3, 2026.
Why we picked it: Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30
A mineral sunscreen with a real shade range: zinc oxide is the only active, and the tint comes from iron oxides, listed under “May contain” because the mix changes by shade. Its carton carries the National Eczema Association’s seal. Allure lists it with homosalate and octisalate; every US label since 2021 prints zinc oxide alone (DailyMed).
Ten of the 18 guides and store pages we read for “best tinted sunscreen” name it, more than any other tinted sunscreen, and across the 22 Reddit threads we read, 27 users recommended it, with none mentioning it only to complain (one of those threads).
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30
- SPF 30, the AAD's minimum.
- Not water resistant.
- Lists mica, a shimmer pigment.
Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30
Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30 ingredients (full list of 29, UV filters marked)
Active ingredients: Zinc oxide, 12.6%
Inactive ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Isononyl Isononanoate, C9-12 Alkane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Opuntia Tuna Fruit, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
As printed on the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. The list printed on your box is the one that counts.
Best tinted sunscreen for melasma and dark spots: Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
12% zinc oxide, SPF 50, water resistant for 40 minutes, with iron oxides and niacinamide. No fragrance and no drying alcohol.
- Mineral only
- SPF 50
- Tinted
- No added fragrance
Good for: Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
- Melasma and dark spots
- Long days outside
- Six shades, demi-matte finish (Colorescience's words)
Skip it if: Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
- You want a dewy finish: Colorescience calls it demi-matte
- You avoid mica, a shimmer pigment
Label facts for Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
- UV filters
- Zinc oxide 12%
- Filter type
- Mineral only
- SPF
- 50, as the name states
- Tint
- Tinted (iron oxides)
- Water resistant
- 40 minutes, as the label states
- Added fragrance
- None listed
- Drying alcohol
- None listed
- Supporting
- Niacinamide, bisabolol, allantoin, vitamin E and iron oxides
- Cruelty-free certified
- No
Read from the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. US sunscreens print each UV filter’s percentage; their other ingredients may be listed alphabetically, so these label facts report only whether something is there. Formulas change; check your box. Cruelty-free certification: the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International directories on October 3, 2026.
Why we picked it: Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
The AAD's melasma advice asks for four things: broad spectrum, SPF 30 or higher, water resistance, and a tint with iron oxide. Two of our picks meet all four, and this one does it at SPF 50. Visible light worsens melasma, especially in darker skin, the AAD says; broad-spectrum filters do not adequately protect against it, and the pigments in a tint do (Lyons 2021).
Colorescience was the brand Reddit users recommended most across the 22 threads we read. The flaw they named most often for this one was a shade that ran too dark (six people), just ahead of its price (five), so check the match.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
- Lists mica, a shimmer pigment.
- Some find their shade runs dark.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 ingredients (full list of 46, UV filters marked)
Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12.0%
Inactive ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Tridecyl Salicylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane / Silicate Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Polyester-1, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Bisabolol, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Allantoin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isoceteth-10, Zein, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Aluminium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
As printed on the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. The list printed on your box is the one that counts.
Best drugstore tinted sunscreen: CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
10% zinc oxide and 5.5% titanium dioxide, SPF 30, with three ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. No fragrance and no drying alcohol.
- Mineral only
- SPF 30
- Tinted
- No added fragrance
Good for: CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
- A drugstore price
- Normal to dry, sensitive skin
- A sheer tint, not coverage
Skip it if: CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
- You swim or sweat: it is not water resistant
- You want SPF 50 or a wide shade range
Label facts for CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
- UV filters
- Zinc oxide 10% and titanium dioxide 5.5%
- Filter type
- Mineral only
- SPF
- 30, as the name states
- Tint
- Tinted (iron oxides)
- Water resistant
- No
- Added fragrance
- None listed
- Drying alcohol
- None listed
- Supporting
- Ceramides, niacinamide, cholesterol, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and iron oxides
- Cruelty-free certified
- No
Read from the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. US sunscreens print each UV filter’s percentage; their other ingredients may be listed alphabetically, so these label facts report only whether something is there. Formulas change; check your box. Cruelty-free certification: the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International directories on October 3, 2026.
Why we picked it: CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
A mineral tint at a drugstore price, in Light, Medium and Deep. CeraVe’s US labels changed in December 2024: the current list no longer has salicylic acid, an exfoliating acid, though capryloyl salicylic acid, which the old list also carried, is still near the end (DailyMed). CeraVe’s website still shows the old list.
It also carries the ceramides, cholesterol and niacinamide of CeraVe’s moisturizers, and it is our tinted pick among mineral sunscreens too.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
- SPF 30 and not water resistant.
- Three shades only.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint ingredients (full list of 46, UV filters marked)
Active ingredients: Titanium dioxide 5.5%, Zinc oxide 10%
Inactive ingredients: water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, isohexadecane, isononyl isononanoate, dicaprylyl ether, PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, triethylhexanoin, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, dicaprylyl carbonate, poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate, stearic acid, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, carbomer, niacinamide, glycine soja (soybean) oil, cetearyl alcohol, triethoxycaprylylsilane, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, sodium chloride, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, aluminum stearate, alumina, aluminum hydroxide, iron oxides, phenoxyethanol, p-anisic acid, chlorphenesin, tocopherol, disodium stearoyl glutamate, propylene carbonate, citric acid, caprylyl glycol, capryloyl salicylic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, disteardimonium hectorite, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, polyhydroxystearic acid, benzoic acid
As printed on the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. The list printed on your box is the one that counts.
Best tinted sunscreen for acne-prone skin: EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
9% zinc oxide and 7.5% octinoxate, SPF 46, with niacinamide third on the list. No fragrance and no drying alcohol.
- Mineral and chemical
- SPF 46
- Tinted
- No added fragrance
Good for: EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
- Acne-prone or rosacea-prone skin
- Niacinamide in your sunscreen
- Light to deep skin, across its two shades
Skip it if: EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
- You want mineral filters only: octinoxate is a chemical filter
- You avoid exfoliating acids: lactic acid is listed
Label facts for EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
- UV filters
- Zinc oxide 9% and octinoxate 7.5%
- Filter type
- Mineral and chemical
- SPF
- 46, as the name states
- Tint
- Tinted (iron oxides)
- Water resistant
- No
- Added fragrance
- None listed
- Drying alcohol
- None listed
- Supporting
- Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and iron oxides
- Cruelty-free certified
- No
Read from the US carton on DailyMed and EltaMD's US website on October 3, 2026. US sunscreens print each UV filter’s percentage; their other ingredients may be listed alphabetically, so these label facts report only whether something is there. Formulas change; check your box. Cruelty-free certification: the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International directories on October 3, 2026.
Why we picked it: EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
EltaMD sells it for skin prone to acne and rosacea, and its carton says non-comedogenic. Niacinamide sits third of 19 (EltaMD states 5% niacinamide). It is a hybrid, not a mineral sunscreen: the Drug Facts box lists zinc oxide and octinoxate, though some guides call it mineral.
Lactic acid is on the list too, 17th of 19. The Deep Tinted version has the same two actives.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
- A chemical filter, octinoxate.
- Two shades.
- Lists lactic acid.
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 ingredients (full list of 19, UV filters marked)
Active ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 9.0%
Inactive ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phosphoric Acid
As printed on the US carton on DailyMed and EltaMD's US website on October 3, 2026. The list printed on your box is the one that counts.
Best tinted sunscreen for oily skin: Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
17.68% zinc oxide and 1.33% titanium dioxide, SPF 40, in a silicone base with silica. No fragrance and no drying alcohol.
- Mineral only
- SPF 40
- Tinted
- No added fragrance
Good for: Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
- Oily or combination skin
- A matte finish
- Shoppers who want a Leaping Bunny certified brand
Skip it if: Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
- Dry skin
- You swim or sweat: it is not water resistant
Label facts for Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
- UV filters
- Zinc oxide 17.68% and titanium dioxide 1.33%
- Filter type
- Mineral only
- SPF
- 40, as the name states
- Tint
- Tinted (iron oxides)
- Water resistant
- No
- Added fragrance
- None listed
- Drying alcohol
- None listed
- Supporting
- Glycerin, vitamin E and iron oxides
- Cruelty-free certified
- Yes, Leaping Bunny
Read from the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. US sunscreens print each UV filter’s percentage; their other ingredients may be listed alphabetically, so these label facts report only whether something is there. Formulas change; check your box. Cruelty-free certification: the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International directories on October 3, 2026.
Why we picked it: Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
Supergoop labels it a tinted mattifying face sunscreen. The first two entries are dimethicone and dimethicone crosspolymer, a silicone base, with silica further down.
It comes in three tints, Sunrise, Golden Hour and Sunset, plus an Untinted version with no iron oxides; if you want the tint, pick one of the three.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
- Three tinted shades.
- Made to mattify, so it may feel dry on dry skin.
Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 ingredients (full list of 18, UV filters marked)
Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 1.33%, Zinc Oxide 17.68%
Inactive ingredients: Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica, Stearic Acid, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, May Contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide
As printed on the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. The list printed on your box is the one that counts.
Best tinted sunscreen for dry skin: Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
15% zinc oxide, SPF 35, with grape seed oil third and argan oil sixth on the list. No fragrance and no drying alcohol.
- Mineral only
- SPF 35
- Tinted
- No added fragrance
Good for: Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
- Dry skin
- A dewy finish
- A wide range: 14 shades
Skip it if: Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
- Oily skin
- You avoid beeswax: it is listed
Label facts for Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
- UV filters
- Zinc oxide 15%
- Filter type
- Mineral only
- SPF
- 35, as the name states
- Tint
- Tinted (iron oxides)
- Water resistant
- No
- Added fragrance
- None listed
- Drying alcohol
- None listed
- Supporting
- Glycerin, bisabolol, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, licorice and iron oxides
- Cruelty-free certified
- Yes, Leaping Bunny
Read from the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. US sunscreens print each UV filter’s percentage; their other ingredients may be listed alphabetically, so these label facts report only whether something is there. Formulas change; check your box. Cruelty-free certification: the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International directories on October 3, 2026.
Why we picked it: Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
A tinted moisturizer that is also a labeled sunscreen: the Drug Facts box lists zinc oxide alone. Plant oils come early on the list, with glycerin and two forms of hyaluronic acid further down.
The current US label dropped mica, which Saie’s website still lists. Saie is Leaping Bunny certified.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
- Not water resistant.
- Beeswax, so not vegan.
Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35
Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35 ingredients (full list of 25, UV filters marked)
Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide (15%)
Inactive ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, coco-caprylate/-caprate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, C15-19 Alkane, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Leuconostoc/radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Jojoba Esters, Tribehenin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Bisabolol, Beeswax / Cera Alba / Cire D'abeille, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Lactobacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Viola Tricolor Extract, Xanthan Gum, May Contain (+/-) Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
As printed on the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. The list printed on your box is the one that counts.
Best tinted sunscreen for dark skin tones: Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
13.58% zinc oxide, 7% homosalate and 5% octisalate, SPF 50, in 14 shades down to two that Supergoop calls very deep. No fragrance and no drying alcohol.
- Mineral and chemical
- SPF 50
- Tinted
- No added fragrance
Good for: Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
- Dark and deep skin tones
- Buildable coverage
- SPF 50 in a skin tint
Skip it if: Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
- You want mineral filters only: homosalate and octisalate are chemical filters
- You swim or sweat: it is not water resistant
Label facts for Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
- UV filters
- Zinc oxide 13.58%, homosalate 7% and octisalate 5%
- Filter type
- Mineral and chemical
- SPF
- 50, as the name states
- Tint
- Tinted (iron oxides)
- Water resistant
- No
- Added fragrance
- None listed
- Drying alcohol
- None listed
- Supporting
- Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and iron oxides
- Cruelty-free certified
- Yes, Leaping Bunny
Read from the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. US sunscreens print each UV filter’s percentage; their other ingredients may be listed alphabetically, so these label facts report only whether something is there. Formulas change; check your box. Cruelty-free certification: the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International directories on October 3, 2026.
Why we picked it: Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Two of its shades, 52N and 58W, are ones Supergoop calls very deep. In the shade data Supergoop filed (DailyMed), those two are colored with iron oxides alone; the lighter shades also list titanium dioxide, a white pigment.
It is a hybrid: zinc oxide with homosalate and octisalate, which Glamour leaves out. Supergoop is Leaping Bunny certified.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
- Two chemical filters.
- Not water resistant.
Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 ingredients (full list of 28, UV filters marked)
Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide 13.58%, Homosalate 7.0%, Octisalate 5.0%
Inactive ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Silica, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ectoin, Coco-Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Bentonite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
As printed on the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. The list printed on your box is the one that counts.
Best shade range: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
12% zinc oxide, SPF 40, in 30 shades, with squalane second on the list and niacinamide. No fragrance and no drying alcohol.
- Mineral only
- SPF 40
- Tinted
- No added fragrance
Good for: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
- Matching your shade: 30 to choose from
- Normal to dry skin
- A serum feel
Skip it if: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
- Oily skin that wants matte
- You swim or sweat: it is not water resistant
Label facts for ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
- UV filters
- Zinc oxide 12%
- Filter type
- Mineral only
- SPF
- 40, as the name states
- Tint
- Tinted (iron oxides)
- Water resistant
- No
- Added fragrance
- None listed
- Drying alcohol
- None listed
- Supporting
- Niacinamide, squalane, bisabolol, allantoin, hyaluronic acid and iron oxides
- Cruelty-free certified
- Yes, Leaping Bunny
Read from the US carton on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. US sunscreens print each UV filter’s percentage; their other ingredients may be listed alphabetically, so these label facts report only whether something is there. Formulas change; check your box. Cruelty-free certification: the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International directories on October 3, 2026.
Why we picked it: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
The most shades of any pick, from Skye ST.5 to Lovina ST19. Zinc oxide is the only filter, and the list has no fragrance and no scented plant extracts. ILIA is Leaping Bunny certified.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
- Not water resistant.
- A dewy finish, not matte.
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 ingredients (full list of 29, UV filters marked)
Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12%
Inactive ingredients: AQUA/WATER/EAU, SQUALANE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 RICINOLEATE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, PROPANEDIOL, SHEA BUTTER ETHYL ESTERS, ISOAMYL LAURATE, ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, LECITHIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SILICA, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER, BISABOLOL, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, ALLANTOIN, PHENYLPROPANOL, SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR (±): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE)
As printed on the US carton on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. The list printed on your box is the one that counts.
Best water-resistant tinted sunscreen: Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30
21.6% zinc oxide and 3.2% titanium dioxide, SPF 30, water resistant for 80 minutes, in four shades. No fragrance and no drying alcohol.
- Mineral only
- SPF 30
- Tinted
- No added fragrance
Good for: Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30
- Swimming, sweating and sports
- Medium to deep skin: there is a Deep shade
- A drugstore price
Skip it if: Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30
- You want SPF 50
- You want a big tube: 1.1 fl oz
Label facts for Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30
- UV filters
- Zinc oxide 21.6% and titanium dioxide 3.2%
- Filter type
- Mineral only
- SPF
- 30, as the name states
- Tint
- Tinted (iron oxides)
- Water resistant
- 80 minutes, as the label states
- Added fragrance
- None listed
- Drying alcohol
- None listed
- Supporting
- Vitamin E and iron oxides
- Cruelty-free certified
- No
Read from the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. US sunscreens print each UV filter’s percentage; their other ingredients may be listed alphabetically, so these label facts report only whether something is there. Formulas change; check your box. Cruelty-free certification: the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International directories on October 3, 2026.
Why we picked it: Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30
The longest water resistance on the label among our picks, and the most zinc oxide. The list is short, 21 ingredients, with no plant extracts at all; the directions say to shake it first.
In the deep-skin threads we read, Reddit users named it as often as any tinted sunscreen.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30
- SPF 30.
- A small 1.1 fl oz tube.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 ingredients (full list of 21, UV filters marked)
Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (3.2%), Zinc Oxide (21.6%)
Inactive ingredients: Water, Isohexadecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethiconol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Iron Oxides
As printed on the US Drug Facts label on DailyMed on October 3, 2026. The list printed on your box is the one that counts.
Every pick, side by side
| Pick | UV filters | Type | SPF | Water resistant | Added fragrance | Shades | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30Best overall | Zinc oxide 12.6% | Mineral only | 30 | No | None listed | 17 | |
 Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50Best tinted sunscreen for melasma and dark spots | Zinc oxide 12% | Mineral only | 50 | 40 minutes | None listed | 6 | |
 CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer TintBest drugstore tinted sunscreen | Zinc oxide 10% and titanium dioxide 5.5% | Mineral only | 30 | No | None listed | 3 | |
 EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46Best tinted sunscreen for acne-prone skin | Zinc oxide 9% and octinoxate 7.5% | Mineral and chemical | 46 | No | None listed | 2 | |
 Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40Best tinted sunscreen for oily skin | Zinc oxide 17.68% and titanium dioxide 1.33% | Mineral only | 40 | No | None listed | 3 | |
 Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35Best tinted sunscreen for dry skin | Zinc oxide 15% | Mineral only | 35 | No | None listed | 14 | |
 Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50Best tinted sunscreen for dark skin tones | Zinc oxide 13.58%, homosalate 7% and octisalate 5% | Mineral and chemical | 50 | No | None listed | 14 | |
 ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40Best shade range | Zinc oxide 12% | Mineral only | 40 | No | None listed | 30 | |
 Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30Best water-resistant tinted sunscreen | Zinc oxide 21.6% and titanium dioxide 3.2% | Mineral only | 30 | 80 minutes | None listed | 4 |
What does tinted sunscreen do? Iron oxides and visible light
Sunlight is not only UV. Visible light, the part you see, also darkens skin, and the AAD says it can increase hyperpigmentation, particularly in darker skin tones. In a lamp study it darkened brown to dark skin (types IV to VI) more deeply and for longer than long-wave UVA light did, and did not darken light skin (type II) (Mahmoud 2010).
Broad-spectrum filters do not adequately protect against it, and neither do the nano-sized mineral filters that rub in clear: for a sunscreen to protect against visible light, it has to be visible on the skin (Lyons 2021). That is the job of iron oxides, the pigments that give a tinted sunscreen its color. They are color additives, not UV filters (21 CFR 73.1200), and the FDA’s SPF and Broad Spectrum tests, which measure UV only, say nothing about visible light (21 CFR 201.327).
The evidence is real but small. In people with melasma, an iron oxide sunscreen added to hydroquinone improved results more than a UV-only one (Castanedo-Cázares 2014), and over a summer a tinted sunscreen evened out skin color better than an untinted one, though melasma scores improved about equally with both (Polena 2025). The trials are small, and several were run with sunscreen makers. More pigment is not clearly better: in one test a product with 1% iron oxides beat one with 4% (Ezekwe 2024), and no brand among 31 checked publishes how much it uses (Doan 2026).
Is it a tinted mineral sunscreen? Read the Active ingredients box
A tinted sunscreen can be either. The Drug Facts box lists every UV filter with its percentage: zinc oxide or titanium dioxide alone means mineral; anything else, such as octinoxate or homosalate, is a chemical filter. Seven of our picks are mineral. EltaMD UV Clear Tinted and Supergoop! Protec(tint) are hybrids, and big guides get both wrong: some call EltaMD’s mineral, and Glamour lists Protec(tint) as zinc oxide only. Our guide to mineral and chemical filters explains the difference.
The FDA has proposed recognizing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as safe and effective, and asked for more data on twelve chemical filters, octinoxate, homosalate and octisalate among them; it says that is not a finding that they are unsafe.
Shades, and tinted sunscreen for dark and deep skin tones
The AAD says to match both skin tone and undertone, and that people with darker skin should consider a tinted sunscreen. “Universal” tints rarely work at the ends of the range: of seven tested, only one matched the darkest skin (types V and VI) well (Bardhi 2024). In the deep-skin threads we read, the common complaints were ashy or grey casts, tints that run orange, and transfer onto collars. The shades each brand listed on October 3, 2026:
- Tower 28 SunnyDays: 17 shades; deepest 70 Venice (rich, neutral).
- Colorescience Face Shield Flex: 6 shades; deepest Rich Deep.
- CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sheer Tint: 3 shades; deepest Deep.
- EltaMD UV Clear Tinted: 2 shades; deepest Deep Tinted, which EltaMD says it designed and tested on deeper skin tones.
- Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen: 3 shades; deepest Sunset (deep skin tones), plus an Untinted version with no iron oxides.
- Saie Slip Tint: 14 shades; deepest Ten (rich, neutral).
- Supergoop! Protec(tint): 14 shades; deepest 58W (very deep, warm), with 52N (very deep, neutral).
- ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint: 30 shades; deepest Lovina ST19.
- Neutrogena Purescreen+: 4 shades; deepest Deep.
Five of our picks list their iron oxides under “May contain”, because each shade mixes them differently. If no shade matches, an untinted sunscreen that rubs in clear still protects you from UV.
How to apply tinted sunscreen, and the cakey problem
- At least a teaspoon for the face, about enough to cover the length of your index and middle fingers, as the AAD advises; it says many people put on only 20% to 50% of the amount the SPF is tested at.
- If that looks heavy, as many Reddit users find with a pigmented formula, put an untinted sunscreen on first and the tint on top, rather than using less.
- Reapply at least every two hours, and more often if you swim or sweat (FDA).
- Do not count on makeup with SPF alone; the Skin Cancer Foundation’s dermatologists caution against it.
What to check on a tinted sunscreen label: six things
- Broad Spectrum, SPF 30 or higher. What the AAD asks for. SPF mainly measures UVB; “Broad Spectrum” adds UVA (FDA).
- Iron oxides under Inactive ingredients. That is where the AAD says to look. They may sit under “May contain (+/-)”, because the pigment changes by shade, or as CI 77491, CI 77492 and CI 77499.
- The Active ingredients box for mineral or not. Only zinc oxide or titanium dioxide there means mineral. Titanium dioxide in the inactive list is there as a white pigment and does not count as a UV filter on the label.
- Water resistant (40 or 80 minutes), if you sweat or swim. The label must say which; nothing is allowed to say waterproof (21 CFR 201.327). Only two of our picks are.
- No fragrance. Look for the word in the inactive list; none of our picks has it.
- No visible-light rating to look for. No US label rates visible-light protection, and there is no standard test for it (Skin Cancer Foundation). “Blue light” claims are the brand’s.
How we picked, and why you can trust it
We read the tinted sunscreens recommended by 18 guides and store pages for “best tinted sunscreen”, ten of them on Google’s first page, among them Allure, InStyle, Glamour and Byrdie, and by Reddit users in 22 threads. Then we read the current US Drug Facts label of the most-named ones in Avina’s catalog, mostly on DailyMed: the actives and their percentages, the SPF, water resistance, iron oxides, fragrance and drying alcohol. Several labels had changed since the brands’ own pages were written, and we used the label. We kept products with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 or higher, iron oxides, no fragrance and no drying alcohol, then chose one for each skin type and need. Some products readers ask about, such as e.l.f. Halo Glow Skin Tint and DRMTLGY’s tinted moisturizer, are not in Avina’s catalog yet. Shade counts come from each brand’s US page. Cruelty-free status comes from the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International directories, checked on October 3, 2026. For untinted options, see our mineral sunscreen picks.
- Every ingredient position, count and fragrance or alcohol flag on a product card is generated from its US ingredient list, not typed by hand.
- Every health claim links to its source, such as the AAD, the FDA, a Drug Facts label or a published study.
- No brand pays, sends free products or buys ads to be on a list, and commission never decides a pick.
- We did not test these on skin or run a panel, and we say so on every post.
Our full method explains what we check and why.
Also considered
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Light Fluid SPF 40
It passes our label checks, but “Anthelios tinted” is two products under one name: the Medium, Medium Deep and Deep SPF 40 fluids list 8% zinc oxide and 17% titanium dioxide, each with its own inactive list, and the SPF 50 “Tinted” is a titanium dioxide formula in one shade. Check the SPF on the box before you buy.
ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral SPF 50
Named by five of the 18 pages we read, but its US label lists fragrance and alcohol denat., and so does ISDIN’s newer titanium dioxide version.
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40
More shimmer than tint: Sunrise lists bismuth oxychloride and mica well before iron oxides. Its filters are chemical only (avobenzone, octisalate and octocrylene in Sunrise), and each of its four shades is a separate label.
EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41
9% zinc oxide and 7% titanium dioxide, water resistant for 40 minutes and fragrance-free, but in one lightly tinted shade. A strong pick if it matches you.
Australian Gold Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50, Tinted
The tinted sunscreen Reddit users recommended most in our count, SPF 50 and water resistant for 80 minutes. Most of that praise is for the Botanical version, which Australian Gold’s US site no longer lists; the current tube lists a different formula.
Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen SPF 30
Picked by InStyle and Byrdie, but alcohol denat. is on its list.
Questions people ask
What is the best tinted sunscreen?
Tower 28 SunnyDays: 12.6% zinc oxide as the only filter, 17 shades and no fragrance. For dark spots and melasma, Colorescience Face Shield Flex; at the drugstore, CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sheer Tint.
What is the best tinted mineral sunscreen?
Tower 28 SunnyDays: 12.6% zinc oxide as its only filter, 17 shades, no fragrance. For SPF 50 and water resistance, Colorescience Face Shield Flex; for 80 minutes in water, Neutrogena Purescreen+. Seven of our nine picks are mineral only: the Active ingredients box lists zinc oxide or titanium dioxide alone.
What is tinted sunscreen?
A sunscreen with pigments added, almost always iron oxides, so it has color. The AAD says tinted sunscreens contain iron oxide, which helps protect against visible light from the sun, and that a tint matching your skin can help you avoid the white cast some sunscreens leave. Iron oxides are color additives, not UV filters, so they are listed under inactive ingredients.
Is tinted sunscreen better than regular sunscreen?
For UV, no: the SPF and Broad Spectrum on the label are what count, tinted or not. What a tint adds is protection against visible light, which broad-spectrum filters do not adequately block. That matters most if you have melasma, dark spots or brown to dark skin: in a lamp study, visible light darkened skin types IV to VI but not light skin.
Is tinted sunscreen makeup? Can it replace foundation?
No: it is a sunscreen, which the FDA regulates as a drug, with color added. It can stand in for light coverage, but for the SPF on the label you need at least a teaspoon on the face, which can look heavy in a pigmented formula. If it does, put an untinted sunscreen on first and the tint over it. The Skin Cancer Foundation's dermatologists caution against relying on makeup with SPF alone.
What tinted sunscreen do dermatologists recommend?
The AAD does not name brands. It advises a broad-spectrum, water-resistant tinted sunscreen with iron oxide and SPF 30 or higher, especially for darker skin and melasma. Of our picks, Colorescience Face Shield Flex and Neutrogena Purescreen+ meet all four.
Does tinted sunscreen help with melasma?
The AAD advises a tinted sunscreen with iron oxide, SPF 30 or higher, broad spectrum and water resistant for melasma, and calls sun protection one of the most common melasma treatments. The trials are small: alongside hydroquinone, an iron oxide sunscreen improved melasma more than a UV-only one, and over a summer, used alone, a tinted sunscreen evened skin color better than an untinted one, though melasma scores improved about equally with both.
What is the best tinted sunscreen for dark skin?
Supergoop! Protec(tint): its 14 shades go down to two Supergoop calls very deep. In the deep-skin Reddit threads we read, users named Neutrogena Purescreen+ and Tower 28 SunnyDays as often as any tinted sunscreen. Avoid relying on a universal tint: in one study, only one of seven matched the darkest skin (types V and VI) well.
Does tinted sunscreen cause acne or clog pores?
If you have oily skin, the AAD suggests a non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) formula. EltaMD UV Clear Tinted, our acne-prone pick, says non-comedogenic on its carton, as does Colorescience Face Shield Flex; for oily skin, Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen.
What is a good tinted sunscreen for mature skin?
One with a moisturizing base: Saie Slip Tint lists grape seed and argan oils early on, and ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint lists squalane second.
How do I know if a sunscreen has iron oxides?
Read the inactive ingredients. The AAD says iron oxide is listed there, because it protects against visible light rather than UV. Look for iron oxides, or the color numbers CI 77491, CI 77492 and CI 77499, sometimes after the words May contain.
Does tinted sunscreen stain clothes?
It can. Neutrogena Purescreen+'s label warns it may stain some fabrics, and transfer onto collars was a common complaint in the deep-skin Reddit threads we read.
Is a tinted moisturizer, skin tint or BB cream with SPF a sunscreen?
It is if its label has a Drug Facts box: in the US, a product sold with an SPF is regulated as a sunscreen drug, whatever it is called. Saie Slip Tint is sold as a tinted moisturizer, and Supergoop! Protec(tint) and ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint as skin tints; all three carry one. For everyday use, the AAD asks for Broad Spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
Sources
- American Academy of Dermatology: Sunscreen FAQs
- American Academy of Dermatology: Melasma: self-care
- American Academy of Dermatology: How to fade dark spots in darker skin tones
- American Academy of Dermatology: The latest in sun protection (news release, 2022)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Sunscreen: how to help protect your skin from the sun
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Questions and answers on FDA's regulatory actions on over-the-counter sunscreen
- 21 CFR 201.327: labeling and effectiveness testing of OTC sunscreens (eCFR)
- 21 CFR 73.1200: synthetic iron oxide, a color additive for drugs (eCFR)
- DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine): drug labels, including sunscreen Drug Facts
- Skin Cancer Foundation: Innovations in skin protection, part 1: protecting across a broader spectrum
- Skin Cancer Foundation: Top trends in skin protection
- Lyons et al.: Photoprotection beyond ultraviolet radiation, a review of tinted sunscreens, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2021)
- Mahmoud et al.: Impact of long-wavelength UVA and visible light on melanocompetent skin, Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2010)
- Castanedo-Cázares et al.: Near-visible light and UV photoprotection in the treatment of melasma, a double-blind randomized trial, Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine (2014)
- Polena et al.: Comparison of visible light-protective tinted sunscreen to untinted sunscreen to protect melasma patients during summer, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2025)
- Ezekwe et al.: Evaluation of the protection of sunscreen products against long wavelength ultraviolet A1 and visible light-induced biological effects, Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine (2024)
- Doan et al.: Iron oxides in tinted sunscreen for hyperpigmentation, a product analysis and literature review, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (2026)
- Bardhi et al.: Subjective and objective assessment of color match of universal tinted sunscreens in Fitzpatrick skin phototypes I-VI, Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine (2024)
- Reddit, r/30PlusSkinCare: "What's everyone's favourite tinted sunscreen?" (2026)
- Reddit, r/30PlusSkinCare: "Tell me your favorite tinted sunscreen" (2026)
- Reddit, r/SkincareAddiction: "Tinted sunscreen on Fitzpatrick 5/6 sucks" (2023)
- Reddit, r/30PlusSkinCare: "Tinted sunscreens are so unserious and I'm tired of it" (2026)
Written by Avina Picks. Not clinically reviewed, and not a treatment plan: ask a dermatologist about a skin condition, a prescription, pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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