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Best Face Sunscreens for Makeup: Tinted, Matte & Glowy SPF Favorites

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Discover my favorite face sunscreens for wearing under and over makeup, including tinted SPF, lightweight non-greasy sunscreen, mattifying sunscreen, SPF primers, sunscreen powders and SPF setting sprays. These beauty favorites are perfect for creati...
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Tinted sunscreens

 
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I recommend this for days when I want my sunscreen and base makeup to work together instead of layering multiple heavy products. It gives the skin a more polished, even-looking finish while still feeling lighter and more natural than wearing a full f...
Shade 2.5 BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50 - Naked Sundays | Ulta Beauty
 
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I recommend this if you love the look of healthy, naturally perfected skin and want more coverage than a typical tinted sunscreen. It is a great option for replacing some of your everyday base makeup while still keeping SPF 50 in your routine. I woul...
Buff SunCoverup Super Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen - RMS Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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I really like multi-purpose beauty products, especially for travel, and this is a great example of an easy product that can make your morning routine feel much simpler. It gives lightweight coverage while adding mineral sun protection, making it a go...
LN2 4-in-1 Skin Tint Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 - PÜR Minerals | Ulta Beauty

Regular sunscreens

 
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I recommend this for anyone who hates the traditional feeling of sunscreen on their face. The invisible, lightweight formula makes it especially appealing for wearing under makeup because it doesn't give you that obvious white sunscreen look. This is...
1.7 oz Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50 Invisible Sun Protection - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
 
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I recommend this if you prefer a lightweight, skincare-style sunscreen rather than a heavy cream. The serum texture makes it feel like an easy final step in your skincare routine before applying makeup, which is perfect if you don't enjoy layering lo...
1.7 oz Better Screen UV Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is one I would recommend especially for hot, sunny and humid weather. If you tend to dislike the shiny, greasy look that some sunscreens leave behind, a dry-touch formula can be a much better choice. I like this for beach holidays, tropical dest...
Anthelios UV Air Daily Supercharged Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty

Primer sunscreens

 
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I recommend this for anyone who loves a streamlined makeup routine. Instead of applying sunscreen and then adding another primer on top, this gives you a product designed to combine those steps. It is a great option when you want your skin to feel pr...
Hydra Prime SPF 50 Hydrating Face Primer - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
 
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I recommend this for anyone who enjoys more luxurious, multi-tasking beauty products. It combines several steps into one, giving you SPF protection while also working as part of your skincare and makeup-prep routine. I love this type of product when ...
1.0 oz UV Expert Defense SPF 50+ Primer & Moisturizer - Lancôme | Ulta Beauty
 
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I recommend this if you want a product that genuinely combines sun protection and makeup preparation instead of simply being a regular primer with a little SPF added. With broad-spectrum SPF 45, it gives you substantial daily sun protection while als...
1.0 oz Photo Finish SPF 45 UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Primer with Antioxidants - Smashbox | Ulta Beauty

SPF powders

 
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I recommend keeping this type of product in your handbag for convenient daytime touch-ups. Powder SPF is especially useful when you are already wearing makeup and don't want to apply a cream or lotion over your finished look. I like the idea of using...
Translucent (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF 35 - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
 
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I recommend this as a really convenient sunscreen for touch-ups during the day, especially when I am already wearing makeup and don't want to put a cream sunscreen over my face. It has broad-spectrum SPF 30 and comes in a brush applicator, so it is e...
Touch of Tan SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen - Brush On Block | Ulta Beauty
 
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I recommend this as a convenient option for refreshing your SPF throughout the day, especially when you're already wearing makeup and don't want to apply a cream sunscreen over your finished look. The lightweight mineral powder formula is easy to kee...
SPF 50 Mineral Powder Sunscreen - Brush On Block | Ulta Beauty

SPF spray over makeup

 
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This is one of my favorite types of products for holidays and days spent outdoors because it makes reapplying SPF feel much easier when you already have makeup on. I recommend it for keeping in your bag so you can refresh your sun protection througho...
2.54 oz Hydrating Glow Mist Setting Spray SPF 50+ - Naked Sundays | Ulta Beauty
 
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I recommend this for easy SPF touch-ups when you are out for the day and don't want to apply a traditional sunscreen over your makeup with your hands. A sheer setting mist is incredibly convenient for travel and sunny holidays, especially when you wa...
2.53 oz Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50 - Kopari Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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I recommend this as another excellent option for reapplying sunscreen over makeup because it is specifically designed to set makeup while adding SPF 50 protection. What makes it especially suitable for your list is that it also helps blur the appeara...
SunBlur Makeup Mist - COOLA | Ulta Beauty