Light Coverage, Big Protection: 5 Best SPF Skin Tints for Summer That’ll Save Your Skin

Hey girlfriend!

Summer’s here, and if you want to look fresh without your makeup melting away, I’ve got you covered. I’ve been testing out some SPF skin tints that totally changed the way I do my makeup. These multitaskers give you sun protection and light coverage, so your skin can breathe while still looking flawless. Move over BB and CC creams — there’s a new crew running the show.

If you’re looking for lightweight makeup with SPF, these 5 best SPF skin tints for summer are exactly what you need. They simplify your routine while protecting your skin and giving you that perfect, natural glow. So if you're ready to upgrade your summer beauty routine, here are my top skin tint picks that’ll save your skin (and your time).

🌞 1. Beauty of Joseon – Relief Sun + SPF Skin Tint

Let’s start strong with the K-beauty queen, Beauty of Joseon. You’ve probably seen their viral sunscreen

already, and now they’re back with 12 shades of SPF-infused skin tint. This product is perfect for beginners — affordable at just $12, but gives you that high-end glow.

After trying it, I’ve honestly converted to the skin tint life, and I’m not going back. It melts into your skin, doesn’t feel greasy, and gives a natural, dewy finish. This is the everyday tint your routine has been waiting for.

💦 2. Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45

Yes, Estée Lauder is that girl — and she’s been around since your grandma was since your grandma was a hot girl herself. This luxury skin tint is priced at $55, but let me tell you: worth it.

What sold me? The hydration and longevity. It has chia seed extract, probiotic technology, and ion-charged water, so it feels more like skincare than foundation. It even won Glamour’s 2020 Beauty Award for Best Lightweight Foundation. Easy pump? Check. Shades that actually show up on everyone? Check. Dewy finish that holds up all day? Triple check.

🌿 3. Merit – The Minimalist Meets SPF

If you love a clean-girl aesthetic and low-effort beauty routine, Merit is about to become your new obsession. I recently overhauled my makeup bag and switched from Subtl Beauty (which is still a travel girl’s fave) to Merit, and I’m so happy I did.

Although I don’t yet own their new SPF tint (it came out right after my last haul ), I’ve got my eyes on it. All of Merit’s products are high-performance with minimal effort. Their tint promises that same skin-first approach, but with added sun protection. This one’s next on my list, and based on what I’ve tried, I already know it’ll be a winner.

💋 4. Fenty Beauty – Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint with SPF

When it comes to inclusive beauty and real coverage, Fenty never misses. This skin tint is technically a tinted moisturizer with SPF, and it’s packed with hydrating and skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe, niacinamide, and zinc.

It offers a lower SPF than some others, but it makes up for it with benefits like brightening dark spots and smoothing texture. And let’s be real — Rihanna doesn’t miss, and neither does this tint.

🍊 5. Typology – Tinted Serum SPF 50

If French skincare and minimalist vibes are your thing, you’re gonna love Typology. I discovered them through Instagram, and their tinted serum with SPF 50 had me instantly intrigued.

This serum-tint hybrid includes vitamin C and aloe vera, so it’s literally skincare that protects and perfects. It comes in a chic glass bottle with a dropper for perfect application. The coverage is sheer but radiant — like your skin but better. It’s slightly smaller in size (1.06 oz), but it packs a punch. It’s French beauty in a bottle — think Laura Mercier, Chanel, Dior — so we can definitely trust it.

Final Thoughts

There you have it, bestie — no gatekeeping here. Skin tints with SPF aren’t just a trend, they’re a game-changer. They simplify your routine, protect your skin, and give you that barely-there glow that’s perfect for hot summer days.

Whether you’re chilling at the beach or heading to brunch, these picks will keep you looking and feeling fresh. So if you’ve been on the fence, consider this your sign: try a skin tint this summer. Your skin’s gonna love you for this.