I Tried 12 Skin Tints So You Don’t Have To (& There’s A Clear Winner)

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Forget tinted moisturiser or serum foundation for a moment. “Skin tints” are taking their place as the must-have makeup product.

For those who aren’t already sold on their myriad benefits, skin tints occupy a cosy space between a light-coverage foundation and your most hydrating skincare product. The feel? Featherlight. The finish? Super natural. Unlike heavier base products such as concealer or foundation, tints allow skin to look like skin while very subtly tucking away any gripes you might have, like redness, acne scarring or breakouts.

It’s why countless brands including Fenty Beauty and Clinique are on board. But with so much choice out there, weeding out the products that deserve recognition from the ones that fall flat is no mean feat. 

Ahead, I tried ten trending skin tints so you don’t have to, and for me, there’s one clear winner.