Real Talk: Do You Need Moisturizer Under a Tinted Moisturizer?

Ingredients to Look for in a Tinted Moisturizer

If you do want to use tinted moisturizer in place of a face cream or lotion, Dr. Campbell recommends looking for one that contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid and dimethicone. 

“Hyaluronic acid is one of the most moisturizing ingredients you can put on your skin, and dimethicone helps protect the skin from water loss and lock in moisture,” she says.

The L'Oréal Skin Paradise Water Infused Tinted Moisturizer contains both hyaluronic acid and dimethicone, in addition to aloe vera and witch hazel. We also love the IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40 because it uses hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to pack the power of a moisturizing serum into a lightweight base. Bonus: It includes SPF 40 for added protection.