The importance of sunscreens is talked about a lot. Ideally one should use sunscreen every day to protect the skin against sun damage, premature aging, and other skin conditions. Sunscreens were often associated with heavy white casts. But now with the advancement in technology, we have a lot more cosmetically elegant sunscreens with no white casts. On the other side, we have tinted sunscreens that act as BB Cream. Tinted sunscreen with Iron Oxide is said to protect against visible blue light along with UV protection. This makes it a good reason to pick out tinted sunscreens if you are someone who uses computers and mobile’s throughout the day. A tinted sunscreen can give you an instant even-toned look with a subtle glow. The formulations of these sunscreens are usually mattifying and the tint usually masks the white cast of it. Well, let’s see some tinted sunscreens available in India.
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10 Tinted Sunscreens in India
1. Qurez Mattifying Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
This is one of my favorite tinted sunscreens for oily skin. It has a comfortable matte finish that’s perfect for the summer. The tint blends into the skin tone and gives a natural look without any white cast. I love that it contains new-generation UV filters and it’s loaded with great skin-soothing ingredients such as Aloe Vera, Green Tea, Vitamin E, and Glycerin.
Sunscreen Filters: Tinosorb M, Uvinul A plus, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide.
| PROS | CONS |
| 1. Excellent Ingredients. | 1. Need to blend quickly else it might stick to dry patches. |
| 2. Provides broad spectrum protection. | |
| 3. Good tint that blends into the skin. | |
| 4. Does not leave any white cast. | |
| 5. OMC & Oxybenzone Free. | |
| 6. Great for oily skin types. |
2. Lakme Sun Expert Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++
This is an affordable Tinted Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide which offers protection against UV rays as well as visible light. It’s infused with Cucumber Extracts, Lemon Grass, Allantoin, and Glycerin to soothe and hydrate the skin. It also contains Niacinamide and Vitamin E which are great for the skin.
Sunscreen Filters: Octinoxate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Zinc oxide, Titanium Dioxide.
| PROS | CONS |
| 1. Budget-friendly and easily available. | 1. Strong fruity fragrance. |
| 2. Good consistency, glides, and blends smoothly. | 2. May not suit oily skin types as it’s not ultra matte as claimed. |
| 3. Beige tint will suit light to medium skin tones. | 3. May look ashy on deeper skin tones. |
| 4. Gives a natural dewy finish with light coverage. | |
| 5. Doesn’t leave a white cast. | |
| 6. Suitable for normal, combination, and dry skin types. |
Where to buy it? Amazon.in
3. Bioderma Photoderm Max Aquafluide Teinte Claire SPF 50+
If you are looking for a reliable tinted sunscreen that offers very high sun protection, you can trust this French pharmaceutical brand Bioderma. Formulated with new-generation chemical filters, its water-resistant, photostable formula is ideal for heavy-duty sun protection on a beach day. It contains Glycerin and Vitamin E to boost its antioxidant properties.
Sunscreen Filters: Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Avobenzone, Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S.
| PROS | CONS |
| 1. Light, watery, fluid texture makes application easy. | 1. Expensive. |
| 2. Non-greasy dry-touch finish. | |
| 3. Golden tint suits Indian Skin tones. | |
| 4. Anti-shine formula suits oily, combination, and normal skin types. | |
| 5. Provides broad-spectrum protection SPF 50 UVA 26 | |
| 6. Free of fragrance, essential oils, alcohol, and parabens. |
Where to buy it? Amazon.in
4. Cipla Rivela Lite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++
Cipla Rivela Lite is a tinted sunscreen recommended by Dermatologists. It’s a fragrance-free, hybrid sunscreen with iron oxide that’s designed to provide broad-spectrum protection with its SPF 50 PA++++ rating. It’s available in 2 shades. The shade Bronze is ideal for Indian Skin Tones with NC42.
Sunscreen Filters: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide.
| PROS | CONS |
| 1. Weightless mousse texture gives a velvety touch and non-sticky finish. | 1. Slightly expensive. |
| 2. Provides superior broad-spectrum coverage. | |
| 3. Its universal tint brightens up the skin. | |
| 4. Has a matte finish that’s ideal for oily skin. | |
| 5. Non comedogenic, hypoallergenic formula. | |
| 6. Free of alcohol, fragrance, and essential oils. | |
| 7. Recommended by Dermatologists. |
Where to buy it? Amazon.in
5. UVmed Tinted Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA++++
This is another pharmacy sunscreen that’s loved by many. It is an affordable, hybrid sunscreen that has a good set of UV-protecting filters. Its new improved, oil-free formula provides a matte finish that’s ideal for oily skin.
Sunscreen Filters: Homosalate, Benzophenone 3, Octyl Salicylate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Tinosorb M, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
| PROS | CONS |
| 1. Affordable price. | 1. Contains Fragrance. |
| 2. Creamy consistency that spreads evenly. | 2. The tint is not that visible on the skin. |
| 3. Semi dewy finish. | |
| 4. Does not leave a white cast. | |
| 5. Ideal for combination skin and humid conditions. |
Where to buy it? Amazon.in
6. Harkoi Mineral Matte Sunscreen
Harkoi Mineral Matte Sunscreen is made with 20% Zinc Oxide and has SPF 35 PA++++. It is enriched with Vitamin E has antioxidant effects and Phytosqualane to moisturize the skin. The thick mousse acts a primer, sunscreen, and skin tint helping you to achieve a natural makeup look. This doesn’t leave a white cast but rather gives an instant brightening effect.
| PROS | CONS |
| 1. Available in 8 shades for various skin tones and undertones | 1. Tub packaging is inconvenient to use. |
| 2. Zinc Oxide Based sunscreen. | |
| 3. Sweatproof. | |
| 4. Ideal for deeper skin tones too. |
Where to buy it? Amazon.in
7. Re’equil Sheer Zinc Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++
Re’equil made its name popular with its super-effective sunscreen range. This tinted sunscreen is one of them. Formulated with Zinc Oxide, it’s a 100% mineral sunscreen that creates a physical barrier to protect the skin from UVA, UVB, and IR rays. It’s also rich in the antioxidant, Lipochroman, which protects skin against oxidative damage.
Sunscreen FIlters: 25 % Zinc Oxide
| PROS | CONS |
| 1. Beautiful mousse texture. | 1. The tint may look dark on lighter skin tones. |
| 2. Blurs out pores making it a great makeup base. | |
| 3. Pink-toned beige tint will suit medium to deeper skin tones. | |
| 4. Gives a matte finish which is good for humid weather. | |
| 5. Doesn’t irritate the eyes. | |
| 6. Excellent for oily, combination, sensitive and acne-prone skin types. | |
| 7. Free of fragrance, essential oils, alcohol, parabens & mineral oil. |
Where to buy it? Amazon.in
8. Belif UV Protector Multi Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
This is a cosmetically elegant, Korean Tinted Sunscreen that’s light and comfortable on the skin. It’s enriched with plant extracts and antioxidants so it provides additional skin benefits along with protecting the skin. It’s is an overall great sunscreen, but the price could be exorbitant
| PROS | CONS |
| 1. Good texture and consistency blend easily. | 1. Expensive |
| 2. Moisturizes the skin. | |
| 3. Broad spectrum protection with SPF 50 PA++++ | |
| 4. Sweat and water-resistant. |
Where to buy it? Amazon.in
9. Sandiva One & Done Tinted Sunblock
This is a pure mineral sunscreen with 24% Zinc Oxide offering SPF 35 PA++++ to protect the skin. I love that it’s available in four versatile shades. The creamy mousse formulation is nice to use – blends seamlessly into the skin giving a natural no-makeup look. This would work for all skin types. The addition of Sandalwood in this calms and soothes sun-exposed skin.
| PROS | CONS |
| 1. 100%mineral sunscreen with Zinc Oxide. | 1. Very oily skin may need to top it with powder. |
| 2. Fortified with natural ingredients. | |
| 3. Non-drying mousse texture. | |
| 4. Available in 4 shades. | |
| 5. Hypoallergenic And Non-Comedogenic. |
Where to buy it? Amazon.in
10. Lotus Herbals Safe Sun 3-in-1 Matte Look Daily Sunblock SPF 40 PA+++
This Lotus 3 in 1 Matte Sunblock is one of the first tinted sunscreens that I used as a beginner. It’s a pretty great sunscreen with good UV filters and a bunch of natural ingredients such as Birch Extract, Hops Extract, and Mallow Extracts.
Sunscreen Filters: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Titanium Dioxide.
| PROS | CONS |
| 1. Easy to work with consistency. | 1. Contains fragrance. |
| 2. It is light and comfortable on the skin. | |
| 3. Has a universal tint that suits all skin tones. | |
| 4. Doesn’t leave any white cast. | |
| 5. Non-shiny, matte finish works great for oily skin types. | |
| 6. Offers good sun protection. | |
| 7. Budget-friendly pricing. |
Where to buy it? Amazon.in
These are the Tinted Sunscreens in India. Have you tried any of these?
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Safiya is the editor and founder of TheBeautyInsideOut. With 7 years of experience in the beauty industry, she has been contributing content since its inception in 2016. She’s keen on trying out skincare from various verticals – be it Western skincare, Korean beauty, or Indian Ayurveda and sharing their unbiased opinions on them.
