As the days get warmer, we’re less and less inclined to pile on layers and layers of makeup every day. And if you’re anything like us, you’re always lining up for the next multi-tasking beauty product – whether that’s a lip stain that can double as blush, or it’s a skincare-infused tinted moisturiser. Coincidentally, multi-tasking beauty products like a tinted moisturiser happen to be the key ingredient to achieving the coveted ‘clean-girl’ makeup look.
What is 'Clean-Girl' Makeup?
First originated from our favourite place on the internet…TikTok, and then inevitably flooding our feeds on all social and mainstream media platforms, the ‘clean-girl’ makeup look has been championed by our dearest it-girls, Hailey Bieber, Emily Ratajkowski, Sofia Grainge, and everyone who was within arm’s reach of a slick-back hair stick.
So, what does this coveted ‘clean-girl’ makeup trend consist of? It comes down to this: looking effortlessly put together without, well, the effort. And when it comes to anything low-effort, high-reward? We’re sold.
Think: sheer dewy skin, fluffy brows, sleek hair, and glossy just-bitten lips. And the secret to dewy skin? Yep, you guessed it – a hardworking barely-there tinted moisturiser. While everything in this ‘clean-girl’ makeup formula feels pretty easy to wrap our heads around, finding the perfect tinted moisturiser is far from a walk in the park.
With the array of tinted moisturisers, skin tints, CC creams, BB creams, colour-correcting SPFs out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed – we definitely were.
Lucky for you, we’ve done the legwork for you. From SPF-tinted moisturisers that won’t leave you in a greasy mess to serum-infused skin tints that’ll make you glow from within, below are the best tinted moisturisers that’ll catapult your ‘clean-girl’ makeup journey.
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The Best Tinted Moisturisers & Skin Tints 2025
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint Foundation
If you’ve been looking for that “my skin but way better” finish without going full glam, Fenty Beauty’s Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint Foundation might be your new go-to.
Its soft-matte (never cakey) finish sits perfectly on top of your everyday skincare routine. The result? Beautifully blurred, even, and smooth skin. It’s not full coverage by any means; you’ll still see your real skin peek through (which is what we like). What it does do really well is even everything out so you look fresh and put together with basically zero effort.
If you have oily, acne-prone skin, you’ll love the lightweight formula that stays put without feeling or looking greasy. If you have dry skin, you may want to put on your normal everyday moisturiser before this skin tint to ensure your skin is well hydrated throughout the day.
When we say this is a zero-effort skin tint, we mean it. It’s incredibly blendable – just pop a few dots on your skin and blend with your fingers. It’s perfect for those who are constantly rushing out the door.
Why We Love It: Besides it being so incredibly easy to add to your existing makeup routine, Fenty Beauty’s inclusive shade range is unmatched. While skin tints generally are a bit more forgiving in terms of shade matching, having a wide shade range makes us love Fenty and its Ease Drop Blurring Skin Tint Foundation that much more.
Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturiser
After that dewy, luminous, healthy skin glow? Don’t sleep on Saie’s Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturiser. With a sheer, lightweight yet silky finish, it blurs out redness and evens out your skin tone with just a thin layer. If you’re after a bit more coverage, this tinted moisturiser also layers quite nicely. However, it is still ultimately a skin tint, and it does everything a skin tint should do – leaving your natural skin peek through while offering that effortless kind of glow.
Infused with hyaluronic acid for a boost of hydration, this tinted moisturiser is designed for dry to normal skin. Plus, it also has SPF 35, so it’s perfect for everyday wear. However, it’s essential to follow up with a dedicated sunscreen for proper sun protection.
One thing we will mention is that for those with oily skin, this tinted moisturiser may be a bit too dewy. So, patting down the T-zone with some powder to ensure there’s no excess shine throughout the day may be needed.
Why We Love It: Its addition of hyaluronic acid is one of our favourite things about this tinted moisturiser. We also appreciate that it has SPF 35, making it a convenient everyday pick. Its silky smooth texture makes it oh-so-satisfying to apply to your skin before heading out for your daily errands or brunch with the girls.
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint
Naked Sunday’s BeautyScreen SPF 50 Peptide Foundation Tint is a skincare-makeup hybrid you never knew you needed.
With a semi-matte finish, it’s great for pretty much any skin type. It’s not overly dewy, which makes it a great choice for those with oily skin. It’s also fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, so it will sit well in an everyday sensitive-skin makeup routine. If you have dry or normal skin, you’ll love the added hydrating ingredients like polyglutamic acid and olive-derived squalene.
Its skin-loving ingredients don’t stop there; it’s also infused with peptides that support collagen production and niacinamide to brighten and strengthen the skin barrier, with many noting that their skin texture looks visibly smoother after consistent use. Plus, did we mention it has SPF 50? It’s an all-rounder.
So, if you’re after a no-fuss multi-tasking product to add to your everyday ‘clean-girl’ makeup routine, we’ve found your match.
Why we love it: We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again. We love a multi-tasking beauty product, and with one that is infused with so many great skincare ingredients while offering a flawless ‘your-skin-but-better’ finish? It’s a no-brainer.
Laura Mercier Natural Dewy Skin Tint
Crafted with an 88% skincare-based formula, Laura Mercier’s Natural Dewy Skin Tint is not here to mess around. With that classic sheer to light coverage, this dewy skin tint holds up throughout the day, leaving your skin with that hydrated, even, glowy – but not greasy – glow.
Featuring Alpha‑Glucan Oligosaccharide and Lactobacillus, which are prebiotics that support the skin’s microbiome and barrier, as well as Sodium Hyaluronate, which helps the skin feel hydrated, Raspberry Leaf Extract to improve skin’s hydration retention and strengthen skin’s barriers, and upcycled black grape pomace, which helps improve the look of skin texture, it’s safe to say this skin tint is definitely looking after our skin from the inside out.
Why We Love It: For flawless, all-day wear, the Laura Mercier Natural Dewy Skin Tint does not disappoint. Whether you’re spending the day running between back-to-back meetings or you’re catching up with friends over coffee and a sweet treat, this skin tint will give you that effortless put-together look within seconds – all while working hard in the background to improve your overall skin health, too. What’s not to love?
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50
The OG for a reason, IT Cosmetics’ Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream has been a long-standing favourite for beauty enthusiasts for decades.
Technically, this one’s a CC+ cream (a colour-correcting cream), so you can expect slightly higher coverage than your average lightweight skin tints or tinted moisturisers. It’s a skincare, makeup, and sunscreen all-in-one product that offers a natural to slightly radiant and dewy finish. We love the soft glow it gives off, without being too oily. Plus, it’s packed with peptides to smooth and firm the skin, niacinamide to brighten and even out skin tone, and antioxidants to help keep a healthy skin barrier. It’s also infused with hyaluronic acid to ensure your skin feels hydrated and moisturised all day long.
We’d recommend you go for this if you’re looking for something that gives a bit more coverage (but still leaves your skin shine through underneath). It’s not completely full-coverage like your average foundation, but this CC+ cream does feel a bit more heavy-duty for days when you need a bit more oomph. With that being said, it’s still an easy-to-use formula that you can slap on without fail on your no-makeup-makeup days.
Why We Love It: If you’re looking for one thing to add to your everyday makeup routine, this is it. Colour-correcting goodness without feeling heavy, and with SPF 50? It’s easy to see why it’s a holy grail for many.
ILIA Beauty Super Serum Skin Tint
Light, dewy coverage with skincare and sunscreen benefits all in one. The ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint makes your skin look alive – there’s no other way to put it. Luminous and radiant (not matte or flat), it’s ideal for those with normal to dry skin. If you do have oily skin, it still gives a nice glow, except we’d recommend powdering the T-zone to ensure there’s no excess shine.
Vegan, fragrance-free, silicone-free, and packed with skin-loving ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, plant-based squalene, and more, it’s a luxurious addition to your beauty routine that’ll leave people wondering what your secret is…
Why We Love It: Radiant, luminous, and great for the skin, there’s really not a lot we don’t love about this serum skin tint from ILIA. If you needed a sign to bite the bullet and invest in a skin tint, this is it.
Makeup Forever Super Boost Skin Tint
Looking for something between a light foundation and tinted moisturiser? The Super Boost Skin Tint offers sheer to medium, buildable coverage, so you can pop on a thin layer or layer it on without it feeling heavy. Versatile, easy-to-use, and with surprisingly good wear, it’s an excellent choice for your everyday routine.
It’s important to note that there is fragrance in this formula, meaning it may be unsuitable for sensitive skin types.
Why We Love It: The buildable coverage in this formula is a game-changer, making it an incredibly versatile pick to add to your beauty cabinet. Plus, we love that dewy, healthy-skin finish that actually stays on all day.
