Reddit Has Spoken: These Are The Perfect Tinted Moisturizers For Older Women

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If you're like a lot of folks, you don't wear foundation on the daily, but when you still need a bit of coverage, tinted moisturizer reigns supreme. This multi-faceted product does it all — gives your skin nourishment while subtly adding coverage and providing sun protection if your brand comes with SPF. One of my tips as a makeup artist for getting ready fast is using cosmetics that eliminate multiple steps, and I'm here to say that tinted moisturizers will have you looking polished in minutes.

Not all tinted moisturizers are created equal, however, and women over 60 need formulas that are hydrating, don't settle into lines, and are long-lasting. Although I've tried quite a few in my professional career, there's nothing like crowd-sourcing actual makeup users to determine which are their faves. That's where Reddit comes in handy, with many netizens offering recs on which tinted moisturizers work best for mature faces. From tried-and-true brands like Bare Minerals and Laura Mercier getting shout-outs, along with other well-known names on the list, here are the best tinted moisturizers for older women, according to the internet.

There's a reason DRMTLGY is a hit brand, and its Universal Tinted Moisturizer is one of their best-selling products. Unlike other competitors, you don't have to worry about color matching, as the formula adjusts to your skin tone while leaving you with a dewy finish and SPF 46 protection. In the AskWomenOver60 subreddit, one fan said about DRMTLGY, "I dislike the feeling of makeup and found that this product is light and provides very good coverage. I've been using it for several years." In another Reddit post, a user wrote, "It blurs my imperfections and softens the overall look of my skin. At my age, imperfections in pigment, as well as wrinkles, are natural and the total absence of them looks contrived. A healthy natural skin look is what I like."

Content creator Kates Hustle to Retirement showed a demo of the product on YouTube, and you can see how it erased the bit of redness in her face and gave her a healthy sheen at the same time. While she applied it with a large brush, the best tool for applying tinted moisturizer is your very own digits. The heat from your hands warms the formula, and you can get it into all the nooks and crannies of your face, such as the sides of your nose and around your eyes. Be sure to also blend it down your neck for extra coverage, because that's one delicate area many forget, and it needs all the SPF you can offer.

As we age, our skin naturally loses moisture, so you may want to reconsider full-coverage makeup when working with mature skin. Regular foundation can feel heavy for everyday use, but the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen will even out your skin tone while also treating your face with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides. The SPF 30 shields you from harmful rays, and the fragrance-free formula is perfect for those with sensitive skin.

A Reddit user raved about the tinted sunscreen, with another adding, "It gives a slight dewy glow, which is my favorite part." According to YouTuber The Hooded Lid, the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen does have a shiny finish, so if you're on the oily side, you'll need a dusting of powder to set it. However, I love a product that adds hydration to mature skin, and I'll take that over a formula that's drying. The nourishing ingredients, coupled with the affordable price tag, make this product so well worth it.

Laura Mercier has been around since the mid-'90s and has been loved by women of all ages since. Mature folks in particular gravitate towards the brand for its lightweight formulas that add just the right amount of sheen to enhance older skin without making it look cakey. The brand's Tinted Moisturizer is widely popular for its dewy finish, with one Reddit user sharing, "I've used Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Light Revealer Natural Skin Illuminator SPF 25 for years! It's important to get the one labelled Light Revealer, it really puts on a light glow."

Many fans of Laura Mercier will appreciate that while the brand has always delivered aesthetically, it also evolved with the times and growing technology. That means getting rid of parabens and adding more nourishing ingredients like vitamins C and E, as well as a higher SPF, per Byrdie. As a makeup artist who likes to use the healthiest ingredients on my clients and myself, I appreciate companies that care about what they put into their products. At $50, the price point is a bit high, but if you want to treat yourself to luxury makeup, Laura Mercier will not disappoint.

It can be hard to get a perfect match with tinted moisturizers, as they don't always come in a variety of tones. You can get away with the color being slightly off because of the sheer finish, but it's always appreciated when a brand is more inclusive. The bareMinerals Complexion Rescue does exactly that with 20 shades to choose from, and offers great pigment for a tinted moisturizer. "It's appropriate for everyday and looks nice enough (decent coverage) for a more 'finished' look too," a Redditor commented. Another shared, "Agreed. I have both the regular and matte finishes. They provide the perfect amount of coverage."

While bareMinerals Complexion Rescue is awesome for everyday use, it contains titanium dioxide for sun protection, which means you'll get a white cast when using a camera with flash. Put this one on hold during weddings and other special occasions where you know you'll be photographed. However, many of us don't have paparazzi following us, so this is perfectly fine to wear on the daily, and with all the moisturizing benefits, your skin will thank you.

Since we focused on tinted moisturizer recs for older women specifically from Reddit, we turned to the platform to see which ones got rave reviews. Using my knowledge as a makeup artist, I honed in on brands I was familiar with and was confident in their performance. I also read reviews that were geared towards ladies in the 60-year-old range, as their concerns were about makeup settling into fine lines, sun protection, and longevity. The four brands listed widely met all those needs while also varying in price points and providing great coverage.