Tinted Moisturizer Vs. Skin Tint: What’s The Difference?

A full face of makeup can be fun and gorgeous, but when the days get too hot and humid, it can be a pain because no one wants makeup to melt down their face. Thankfully for those moments or when you’re running short on time and still want your skin to look even and glowy, you have tinted moisturizers and skin tints.

Byrdie describes tinted moisturizers as “a hybrid between a lightweight foundation and a cream,” where it has colored pigments to provide sheer to medium coverage to give you a more even-toned complexion with the bonus of moisturizing your skin. Depending on your preference, you can choose a matte or dewy tinted moisturizer, which often comes with sun protection. They can “enhance” your appearance but can’t do the best job covering “prominent blemishes or imperfections.”

On the other hand, skin tints are described as “the sister product of a tinted moisturizer” (via Women’s Wear Daily). Cosmetic chemist and founder of FanLoveBeauty, Ginger King, told the outlet, “It is the most natural-looking way to even out skin tone without perceivable product on face.” Skin tints are super lightweight and give sheer coverage to conceal minor imperfections without the heavy feel of a foundation.

Both tinted moisturizers and skin tints give you dewy skin with minimal coverage and are great for those…