A tinted moisturizer gives your skin a little color and hydration in one step. Many have SPF too, which raises a common question: is that enough sun protection on its own?
Tinted moisturizer or foundation?
- Tinted moisturizer gives light, sheer coverage and a fresh, dewy finish. It evens out your skin without hiding it.
- Foundation gives more coverage and hides more, but it can feel heavier in hot weather.
For everyday wear in Egypt's heat, many people prefer the lighter feel of a tinted moisturizer.
Is the SPF in makeup enough?
Usually not on its own. Dermatologists explain that you would need SPF 30 or higher and you would have to reapply it every two hours, and most people apply makeup far too thinly to get the SPF on the label. Using two SPF products also doesn't add up: SPF 30 under SPF 30 doesn't make SPF 60.
How to layer it
- Apply your moisturizer or serum to clean skin.
- Apply a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, and let it settle for a minute.
- Add your tinted moisturizer for color and an extra layer of SPF.
- When you are outside, reapply sunscreen every two hours. A stick makes this easy over makeup.
Choosing a shade
Test the color on your jaw or cheek in daylight. A tinted moisturizer with a soft flush of color can also replace blush, so you need fewer products.
Rizz-Look Glow Drops SPF 30
A hydrating tinted moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 30 that protects against UVA and UVB rays and gives light coverage and a natural, long-lasting flush of color for your cheeks. Made with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, in two shades: Natural Blush and Bronze Glow. Wear it over Sun-Snatched Stick SPF 50+ or Sun-Snatched Gel Cream SPF 50+.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, skin care in your 20s; The Skin Cancer Foundation, making sunscreen work with makeup
