Winter is officially here, and dull skin often comes with it. While we wait for the first rays of spring, there’s no reason to give up on a radiant complexion. What if this year, we let our skin breathe ? Tinted moisturizers become our best allies: lighter than foundation, often infused with skincare benefits, they adapt to your skin tone while boosting natural glow. For everyday wear, a tinted moisturizer is all you need to enhance your complexion and get through winter with doll-like skin.
the most radiant
Gucci imagines a tinted moisturizer like a sheer veil that evens out the complexion without ever looking heavy. Its melting texture lets the skin breathe while enhancing natural radiance, for a luminous yet subtle finish. Perfect when you want an instant healthy glow, without a “made-up” effect. Wear it with a cream blush and nude lips for a fresh, effortless look.
the most hydrating
For those looking for a fresh complexion with no makeup effect, Milk Makeup delivers an ultra-light gel-textured tinted moisturizer. Enriched with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, it hydrates the skin while letting it breathe. The finish is natural, with a soft glow for a true “my skin but better” effect.
the most protective
Some mornings call for a little more coverage, without feeling like you’re wearing makeup. NARS has created the perfect lightweight ally to even out the complexion. The bonus ? SPF protection, essential even in winter : the sun may hide, but its rays are still there. Its texture melts seamlessly into the skin : add a touch of bronzer, a swipe of blush, and you’re ready in under ten minutes.
the most nourishing
Who says makeup can’t double as skincare ? At Bobbi Brown, tinted moisturizer goes full 2-in-1. Enriched with vitamins B, C and E, combined with provitamin D – the winning quartet for glowing skin – it nourishes and strengthens the skin barrier while evening out the complexion sheerly. Thanks to flexible pigments, it adapts to all skin tones and includes SPF protection to face the day effortlessly.
the serum-like one
With Ilia, tinted moisturizer feels like a serum. Just a few drops are enough to revive the complexion with light coverage, blurring signs of fatigue while letting the skin breathe. The finish is fresh and luminous : almost like after a great night’s sleep. Meanwhile, mineral SPF protection works quietly in the background.
the iconic one
How can we talk about tinted moisturizers without mentioning Erborian ? Impossible. This cult CC cream evens out the complexion while letting skin breathe, for an instant healthy-glow effect. The finish is so natural, you might forget you’re wearing anything at all. Enriched with ginseng and Asian plant extracts, it boosts energy and radiance while saying goodbye to signs of fatigue.
the ultimate doll-skin effect
Because skincare is our favorite topic, Krème delivers an organic BB cream with a satin finish for true doll-like skin. Coverage adapts to your needs : imperfections are blurred, skin looks nourished and plump, without ever appearing overdone. Its lightweight texture melts instantly for a fresh result and naturally clean skin.
the most customizable
With Typology, a sun-kissed complexion becomes fully customizable. This bronzing concentrate is used drop by drop, mixed into your moisturizer or tinted serum to warm up the skin as desired. Enriched with vitamin E and apricot extract, it delivers an instant healthy glow : natural, never orange. A discreet yet incredibly effective product, perfect for tailoring your complexion day after day.
the glow booster
Patyka’s tinted moisturizer acts like a true radiance booster. Because skin can feel stressed too, its formula helps smooth features and restore a plump, bouncy look thanks to plant-based collagen-like actives. Long-lasting hydration, glow without heaviness : and the bonus we love ? It applies directly with your fingers, just like skincare.
the most vitamin-packed
Because glow and CC cream can absolutely go hand in hand, our favorite Payot ticks all the boxes. Its formula, enriched with vitamin-rich fruits like organic goji berries and açaí, instantly revives the complexion. Encapsulated pigments adapt to all skin tones, illuminating pearls enhance radiance, and SPF 15 UV filters protect the skin : even when the sun stays shy.
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