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I wear sunscreen every single day whether it’s sunny outside or not. It’s a skincare non-negotiable for me. Finding complexion products for mature skin can be challenging because not all formulas are compatible with mature skin because of it’s texture, dryness or dullness. Recently I have been testing out a handful of different tinted sunscreens to wear as my everyday foundation or complexion product and found some great formulas that would be beautiful for mature skin.

Even though these tinted sunscreens provide adequate and substantial sun protection on their own, I usually still layer my daily sunscreen underneath for added protection. You don’t necessarily have to do that. But in order to apply enough sunscreen to get the proper protection I usually find that it’s too much product for me when it comes to tinted sunscreens. My solution is to use my regular sunscreen underneath and my tinted sunscreen as my foundation or skin tint. Here are 6 tinted sunscreens that I love for mature skin.

6 Best Tinted Sunscreens For Mature Skin

Bloomeffects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF 50 (discount code: Maree)

This sunscreen has been a staple in my routine for nearly a year. For those with dry or mature skin types, this is truly one of the best sunscreen serums I have ever tried. It leaves your skin nourished, glowy, plump and supple. If you want to reapply sunscreen throughout the day (you definitely should) there is also a stick version of this which is so easy to carry with you! The Bloomeffects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum is a 100% mineral broad spectrum SPF 50 with a lightweight serum texture. It provides protection against UVA & UVB rays, pollution, blue light and free radicals.

Out of all the sunscreens in this list, the Bloomeffects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum gives the sheerest coverage. It can’t even really be described as coverage but more like a slight pigment that helps to even out the skin tone and color correct. For those who really want the least amount of coverage while still getting a gorgeous luminous finish, this is fantastic option. I usually wear it underneath my foundation or skin tint. But on days that I don’t want to wear any makeup but still want to reduce redness and give my skin a bit of a glow, this is what I reach for.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50

I’ve heard so many great things about this tinted SPF so I’m not sure why it took me so long to try it – but I am HERE NOW FOR IT!!! I can now understand why this has so much buzz surrounding it because the formulation is 10/10. This is a tinted SPF that goes on white and then transforms into a skin tone shade when you blend it in. The coverage is sheer but can be built up slightly to really even out the skin tone and conceal small imperfections. The finish is dewy which I personally love because my skin is more dull and dry these days. But it may not be a good option for those with oily skin.

I have to mention that the product is marketed as having a demi-matte finish which I don’t really agree with. There is a slight velvety look to the finish which is nice for helping give the face a smooth finish. But for me it is more radiant than matte. It wears beautifully throughout the day and also works well underneath makeup as a great base or primer. There are only six shades available so not very inclusive. But the tint is designed to be more self-adjusting rather than an exact match.

Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF 50 Peptide Foundation Tint

This is an Australian brand and honestly if there is one country that understands sun protection – it is Australia! This is a thin and lightweight tint that gives sheer coverage but enough to wear as your daily makeup. It’s formulated with peptides and squalane so it delivers skincare benefits while also providing a light tint for everyday. If you have sensitive skin, this may be a great option. It has different ingredients in it to help calm and soothe the skin. There are 15 shades available in the range with a good mix of fair, medium and deep tones.

It states that there is a demi-matte finish but I did not find that to be the case. There is a definite radiant satin finish to this tinted SPF. So it’s great for those with dry and mature skin. It provides moisturizing properties so you could use this as both your moisturizer, SPF and complexion product for the day. It is not as dewy as some of the other formulas in this group. So it could work for oily and combination skin types too. Though you may get a bit shiny in the t-zone throughout the day.

Merit Beauty The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45

Merit Beauty has been hit or miss with me but this tinted mineral sunscreen was an instant hit. It is gorgeous and truly feels undetectable on the skin while still giving amazing coverage. This formula is not as dewy as some of the others in this list so it would be great for almost all skin types. Though I still think something with oily or combination skin may need a setting powder for the t-zone. But for those with mature skin types (dry, oily, sensitive, etc), this is a must try! It gives much more coverage than I anticipated. So I like to start with a small amount and build up as needed since the formula is more on the buildable side.

It has some blurring properties which I immediately saw as soon as it was applied. And it makes the skin look smooth, even, and has a velvety-like radiant finish. It is extremely long wearing and looks great at the end of the day with little to no separation. The shade range is better than most of the other options on this list though there are only 15 shades total. It ranges from very fair to very deep with an impressive extension throughout.

Missha M Perfect BB Cream

Even though this BB cream gives medium to medium-full coverage, it manages to feel like I’m wearing nothing on my skin. Additionally, it is one of my longest wearing foundations! How it looks in the morning is exactly the way it will remain until the end of the day. This BB Cream is one of the longest wearing complexion products I own.

It gives my skin the creamiest and smoothest finish while also providing sun protection. If you want to wear a full face of makeup but still get great sun protection, this formula is the one to try. The only downside to this is the limited shade range but that is not enough to deter me from using it. I usually mix two shades together but since it is such an affordable price point, I am willing to go that extra step.

Versed Skin Multi-Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Lightweight and skin-like, this tint evens out the complexion perfectly while also providing SPF 40 sun protection. Initially this looks like it will be very sheer and provide little to no coverage just based on how thin the liquid looks when you first pump it out. I was shocked when I went to apply it and found it gave much more coverage than I was anticipating. In between sheer and medium is where the coverage falls but you can definitely build it up slightly if needed.

The finish is natural with a slight luminous glow. It makes the skin look healthy and fresh without being too dewy or shiny. Additionally, the formula is designed for sensitive skin with tons of great skincare benefits.

I published this blog post more than a year ago so I wanted to update it with my current favorites. Though I’ve been a makeup lover and wearer for more than 20 years, face powder have never been a huge presence in my everyday makeup routine. I have powders that I use and wear but nothing ever wowed me enough to truly become a staple everyday. Most powders would make me look too flat, too dry and I ultimately would stop reaching for them over time. Over the past few years, the formulation of pressed and some loose powders has drastically improved to the point that I now wear one every single day.

There are three pressed powders that have become an absolute must have in my routine because of their ability to blur and soften the skin in the most amazing way. And as someone who is now in her mid-40’s, I am particular about how powder looks on my skin now more than ever. These are definitely worth trying and really defy everything I had assumed about powders for so long.

When applying these pressed powders, I find that pressing them into the skin with a soft powder puff (these are my absolute favorite) is the most effective way to get that blurring effect without leaving a powdery finish. I stay away from using powder brushes because they tend to leave the product sitting on top of my skin which will highlight texture and fine lines.

Best Setting Powders for Mature Skin

Kosas Cloud Set Brightening Powder in Candy

I don’t know what magic they put in this powder or how it was formulated but this pressed powder is one of the best powders I have ever tried! It’s a talc free formula that begins as a mousse and once it is baked becomes an ultra-fine sheer powder. Talk about blurring and smoothing – holy cow! It’s absolutely amazing how well this powder sits on the skin and manages to mattify without making the skin look too flat or dull. I bought the pink shade and it is perfect for brightening. It also comes in skin tone shades as well as a buttery yellow and sheer peach shade. This is the most powdery formula out of this entire list but by far the most blurring and smoothing to the skin.

Saie Slip Tint Baked Setting Powder

This finely milled setting powder gives a soft radiant finish that takes away excess shine. You can see from the above photos that this does take away shine but still leaves a soft focus glow on the skin. Nothing with shimmer or anything reflective, but rather a healthy lit-from-within glow to the skin. I tend to reach for this powder in the colder months when my skin is extra dry. I need all the additional bits of radiance I can get which is exactly what this powder gives.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Pressed Powder

This pressed powder feels like combination of the Kosas and Saie together. It’s blurring and mattifying while leaving a soft luminous finish to the skin. I wear shade 2 which is perfect for my skin tone but doesn’t add any extra brightness like the Kosas. If I want to use two powders together, I will put the Kosas under my eyes to brighten and the Givenchy in my t-zone to smooth and blur imperfections.