The Best Tinted Moisturisers For Glowy, Smooth Skin
For A Semi-Matte Glow
Skin Nova Complexion Balm, AED 170 | Vieve
This offers the coverage of a foundation but without any chalky, heavy or opaque feel. You only need a couple of tiny squeezes to cover your entire face – or areas that need it most. It unifies, smooths and dries down to a semi-matte finish, but one that maintains just enough glow to still look fresh and luminous. Ideal for those who want that little bit more. Plus, it contains polyglutamic acid – a key hydrator that’s four times more moisturising than hyaluronic acid.
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For Doughnut Skin
Buttermelt Glaze Soft Glow Skin Tint, AED 84 | NYX
Everyone wants the glazed look and this NYX Tint promises just that – as well as lightweight coverage. It gives skin a glossy, airbrushed effect that looks hydrated and plump. You may find you still need an extra swipe of concealer here or there, but it’s great for those who like the dewy look – especially if you’re on more of a budget. It also sits nicely under any make-up you apply on top – be it more foundation, concealer or blush.
Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
For Acne-Prone Skin
Slip Tint, AED 140 | Saie
Full of skin-loving ingredients, this is more skincare-meets-SPF than traditional base. Zinc oxide offers mineral sun protection, while hyaluronic acid delivers long-lasting hydration. Calming aloe, bisabolol and liquorice root work to soothe inflammation, making it a great option for acne-prone or sensitive skin. The featherlight texture blends seamlessly, leaving behind a sheer, dewy finish that evens out tone without ever feeling heavy.
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For Fuss-Free Application
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 30, AED 190 | ILIA
If you want something quick and easy that still ticks every box, ILIA’s Skin Tint delivers. The silky, serum-like texture blends in effortlessly – even with fingers – and offers just enough coverage to even out tone and blur imperfections. Hyaluronic acid and squalane hydrate, while niacinamide brightens and smooths. With the added benefit of SPF30, it’s a one-step wonder that’s perfect for everyday wear.
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For Breathable Coverage
BB Burst Tinted Gel Cream, AED 180 | Kosas
This gel-cream tint melts into the skin for a fresh, even finish that enhances rather than hides. It’s full of skin-friendly ingredients like copper peptides to support skin health, and sodium PCA for long-lasting hydration. The coverage is sheer but effective – perfect on those days when you want to tone down redness or uneven tone without looking overly made up. The finish is soft and natural, giving you that ‘real skin’ look with a hint of healthy glow.
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For Added SPF Benefits
Daily Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+, AED 75 | Beauty of Joseon
A great choice for those who want light coverage and high sun protection in one step, this K-beauty favourite contains SPF50+ and delivers a subtle tint that helps blur imperfections, even out tone and add a soft, healthy glow. Infused with brightening ginseng extract and niacinamide, it also works to improve skin clarity over time. Think of it as your skin but better – protected, hydrated and naturally radiant.
Available at BEAUTYOFJOSEON.COM
For Buildable, On-the-Go Coverage
Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint, AED 184 | Anastasia Beverly Hills
Housed in a portable stick, this tint is as easy to apply as it is to wear. The creamy, serum-boosted formula glides onto skin and blends effortlessly, offering light-to-medium coverage that you can build where needed. With added peptides and skin-conditioning ingredients, it smooths, hydrates and enhances your complexion with a soft, natural finish – ideal for everyday wear.
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For Flawless Shades
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint, AED 190 | Hourglass
Sheer but pigmented, this is great for anyone who wants something that sits somewhere between a foundation and tint. It has a soft, dewy finish that works on all skin types. The shade range is unrivalled too – none of the colours veer into being too yellow or orange. We love the fluid consistency, which is easy to build up without turning cakey.
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For Those Who Suffer With Redness
BB Cream with Ginseng, AED 95 | Erborian
A global bestseller, this silky BB Crème is known to minimise redness and imperfections, while improving skin’s health over time. Dubbed a ‘filter for your face’, you can use it as your sole base, or as a layer before anything else. We recommend using your fingers to work it into the skin like a moisturiser. Because it contains colour pigments, the warmth from your fingers will help break the formula down so it matches your complexion perfectly. Added antioxidants are a bonus, protecting skin from the dulling effects of pollution.
Available at SEPHORA.ME
For A Sun-Kissed Glow
Sun Tone Bronzing Drops, AED 265 | Westman Atelier
For a natural-looking warmth that mimics a holiday glow, these bronzing drops deliver just the right hint of colour. The lightweight, serum-like texture blends seamlessly into skin, leaving behind a sheer veil of bronze that’s never streaky or overly shimmery. Infused with nourishing carrot oil, amino acids and a prebiotic complex, the formula hydrates as it enhances, making it a skincare step as much as a make-up one. Wear it alone, mixed with moisturiser, or layered over your base for an effortless finish.
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