Those with deeper skin tones know the struggle of finding the perfect foundation and BB cream shades with the right undertones. Luckily, brands are expanding their shade ranges making both fair and deep options and everything in between. When it comes to those on the other end of the spectrum, finding the best tinted moisturizer for fair skin can be a bit of a pain. You want lightweight coverage that leaves skin radiant but not too pale or too greasy.

When it comes to undertones, those with fair skin will want to pay attention to whether the product is for neutral, cool or warm tones. The wrong one and your porcelain skin can look orange or your warm skin can look dull. It helps to look for oil-free but radiant options as well. This keeps the multiple tones of your skin vibrant and light-reflecting.

Of course, there’s also a tinted moisturizer for your budget and eco-friendly needs, as well. Find vegan, cruelty-free and clean formulas, as well as ultra-affordable ones you can grab on your next Target run. Shop some of our favorites, below.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

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Neutrogena Radiant Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30

This oil-free tinted moisturizer is formulated with vitamins A, C and E for a radiant-looking finish.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

There are multiple undertone options here, such as Bone for extra-pale skin with warm-neutral to golden undertones.

Image: ColourPop.

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Acid Tinted Moisturizer

Choose from warm and neutral fair shades enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid.

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Honest Beauty CCC Clean Corrective With Vitamin C Tinted Moisturizer

This skincare-makeup hybrid primes and protects skin and covers up any imperfections.

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Thrive Causemetics Buildable Blur CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35

This cream features a sheer-to-full-coverage formula with broad-spectrum SPF 35 protection with cool, neutral and warm undertones.

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint

Fans love this breathable, ultra-thin formula for the way it gives skin a dewy finish without being greasy.

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Beautycounter Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer

Black currant seed oil, peony root extract and vitamin C brighten dull skin.

Some time ago I wrote a light-hearted article offering tips to boomers on how to take selfies, seeing as it’s such a phenomenon. Granted, it’s a millennial phenom, which I don’t love all that much. But hey, times change and change is the only certain thing in life.

I explored the selfie world and played with it myself. Personally, I don’t quite understand the fascination with snapping yourself all the time.

It does bother me to see people at Milan’s Duomo snapping selfies. It is as if they have to say, “I was here,” when in reality, they don’t seem present at all to the experience, so busy are they snapping selfies.

Anyway, I’m not interested in being a grouchy old person complaining about young people! Now that’s unattractive. I say, go with the flow!

Who Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?

The responses to my selfie article shocked, surprised and saddened me. There was so much self-hatred, it literally pained me. There were comments like “I hate hate hate my look. My face is rubbish. Can’t stand my flab, my wrinkles. My face is a disaster. Don’t want to look at myself. It’s a horror. I can’t stand to look at myself. No pictures no way.”

It made me wonder. Who do you see when you look in the mirror?

A baby sees her face in the mirror and smiles. She feels nothing but love, admiration, charm and thrill at her image. A child doesn’t say awful! A child is delighted. Do you remember the moment in your life when this changed?

Watch this powerful video that addresses this question.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGS-Cj5sADs

We know full well that in our sixties, we still feel like our young selves inside. Yes, it’s painful not to see our youthful face staring back at us. Yes, we all used to be pretty.

Look at Yourself Like You Would Look at a Child. With the Deepest Love

But we are still beautiful! I’ll ask the question again: Who do you see when you look in the mirror? The answer is your soul! Yes, that’s your beautiful soul staring back at you! How can you hate it?

Try standing in front of the mirror and looking at yourself as if you were looking at your inner child who’s always with you. Look at yourself with love and watch how your face softens and fills with love. And how beautiful you are.

By hating yourself, your look, by complaining and picking details apart, you are wounding your soul, saying, in effect: I hate the house you live in. The body you live in is ugly. Ouch that’s harsh.

At this age, if we haven’t learned how to love ourselves yet… when will we? Time’s a wastin’ ladies! Haven’t we spent years criticizing ourselves? This stops now. Take the time today, to look at your face in the mirror, see your inner child and love yourself.

When someone holds a camera to photograph you, imagine you are looking at one of your children or grandchildren. Feel your face relax. Look with love into the camera and you know what? You will like the photograph. Because when the soul in your eyes shines through, you look beautiful. Stop studying your photographs for flab and wrinkles. Look for the soul in your eyes, your eyes tell your story.

Your Soul Is All the Beauty You’ll Ever Need. It’s Peeking Out Through Your Eyes

The same goes for our bodies. Don’t hate your body because it’s old. Cherish your body because it’s taken you for the ride of your life.

I’ll tell you a secret. I was born with a cleft lip. I had multiple, bad surgeries as a child (this was in the 50’s when methods were primitive). I have been extremely self-conscious all my life. I felt ugly, and not perfect.

Early on I realized I was not going to escape cameras, and didn’t want to spend my life freaking out every single time someone pointed one at me. I told myself I better learn to love them. And so, I learned to look with love in the camera, believing myself to be the most beautiful me. And now, here is my face, in the selfie article, posted all over the internet. I will not apologize for myself or spend another moment hating myself. Been there, done that.

I believe it was Nora Ephron who said, and I paraphrase: smile when your picture is taken. You’ll think it is an awful photograph, but in five years, you’ll look at it and think wow, I looked good! I know you’ve had this reaction; you know it’s true. So save yourself the five years. Like it now.

A boyfriend said to me when I was young, “Love yourself. It’s the hardest thing to do.” At the time I thought, what a curious thing to say. But now, after a lifetime of self-doubt and yes, self-criticism, I understand.

We are always the worst judge of our own photographs. So put your thoughts on hold and “Smile!” Your loved ones want photographs of you. Have someone take a picture of you and look lovingly into the lens, into their eyes, into your child soul. Love yourself. It’s the hardest thing to do.

Why do you think so many women over 60 are critical of their appearance? Do you love your face? Has this article helped you to feel more positive about the way you look?

Up until last year, I didn’t consider my skin “sensitive.” Before jumpstarting the transition to a more sustainable routine (more on this later), I had grown accustomed to trying every product that landed on my desk or inside my work bag during a random drugstore stop. My face and body almost never had an adverse reaction to whatever I was slathering on—in short, my skin was basically Teflon. That is, until, I started seeing tiny, flaky splotches of skin on my legs and around my chin last winter. Hello, eczema! Now I’m obsessed with reading product labels and seeking out formulas that won’t leave my skin itchy and inflamed, including the best SPF for sensitive skin. It’s especially important during the summer, but ultimately, sun protection is on my mind every day of the year.

Sunscreen comes in many forms. Spray, lotion, gel-cream, powder; you name it and one brand probably has at least two versions of it. Unfortunately, the wide gamut of options means little to my memory, because I still manage to forget applying sunscreen to my face or body every other day. (I know I’m not the only one.) And if you also have sensitive skin, remembering to apply SPF is only half the battle. There is also the challenge of discovering products that are made without potentially harmful additives that could cause flare-ups, allergic reactions, and more. I’ve done my fair share of research, review reading, and swatching to find some top-notch hair, skin, and makeup options that not only help shield the skin from UVA and UVB rays but provide coverage and moisture too. Ahead are just 11 of them to add to your shopping list.

Drunk Elephant.

Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30

A sheer, chemical-free sunscreen free of fragrance and essential oils and chock full of antioxidants to provide moisture and anti-aging benefits.

Buy: Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 $34

Physicians Formula.

Physicians Formula Natural Defense Protect Your Prime Oil SPF 15

An alcohol-free, fast-absorbing face oil made with an exclusive complex that defends the skin against sunlight, pollution, and blue light.

Buy: Physicians Formula Natural Defense Protect Your Prime Oil SPF 15 $8.04

Coola.

Coola Classic Sunscreen Spray Fragrance-Free SPF 50

A water-resistant, ultra-fine sunscreen mist made without fragrance and infused with 70 percent organic ingredients including cucumber and algae.

Buy: Coola Classic Sunscreen Spray Fragrance-Free SPF 50 $20

Ilia.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

A squalane-based hybrid between a tinted moisturizer and foundation that helps the skin to seal in moisture (hyaluronic acid) and improve texture (niacinamide).

Sun Bum.

Sun Bum Sunscreen Scalp Spray SPF 30

A nourishing SPF mist made specifically for protecting the oft-forgotten scalp, no matter your hair type.

Babo Botanicals.

Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Fragrance Free for Sensitive Skin

A moisturizing (and tinted) mineral sunscreen enriched with ingredients that moisturize, soothe, and brighten.

Buy: Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Fragrance Free for Sensitive Skin $8.97

It Cosmetics.

It Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+

A cult-favorite CC cream that color corrects, provides sun protection, and delivers multiple anti-aging ingredients into the skin.

Neutrogena.

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60

A hypoallergenic and water-resistant mineral sunscreen made to protect sensitive skin without causing irritation.

Buy: Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60 $8.79

Aveeno.

Aveeno Positively Mineral Sensitive Skin Daily Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

A TSA-friendly sunscreen made with naturally-sourced zinc oxide and soothing oat.

Buy: Aveeno Positively Mineral Sensitive Skin Daily Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 $9.97

EltaMD.

EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Face Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

A dermatologist-recommended tinted moisturizer made with ingredients that target dark spots, acne, and rosacea.

Buy: EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Face Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 $30.40

bareMinerals.

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

A fan favorite vegan powder foundation made without talc and other fillers that could irritate sensitive skin.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

The island of Okinawa in Japan is one of the longevity hot-spots of the world. That means it’s been identified as one of the five Blue Zones – areas where people live the longest and are the healthiest.

Several beautiful concepts that come from Japanese philosophy are life-enhancing. Some of them have become quite well known here in the West. As we age, it’s wonderful to learn new ideas that we can apply to our lives for further enhancement and well-being.

Let’s look at 3 such concepts.

Kintsugi: The Art of Golden Repair

Kin means gold and tsugi means to connect/join. When pottery is shattered, it is repaired with golden lacquer. The breaks are not disguised; rather, the fractures are highlighted with new beauty. There is a new appreciation as something broken is rebuilt, the new whole incorporating the shattered.

This is a wonderful teacher of resilience and rebuilding from loss and adversity in life. After going through pain or trauma, we don’t just throw our life away and call it quits. Rather, we rebuild – integrating the loss and pain and becoming able (with time and healing) to hold pain and joy together.

As we age, our mistakes, regrets, fault lines, scars, loss, and pain are all staring back at us. And there is beauty as well, as we know we’ve weathered many storms and have continued on, hopefully stronger and better. And if not, then we still have the chance to embrace our brokenness and rebuild and recreate something good with it.

We are the whole sum of all of our parts – broken and whole together in the tapestry of our life. It behooves us to make it as vibrant in color as possible.

Ikigai: Reason for Being

Iki means life and kai means worth/benefit. This is a very popular concept here in the West. It basically means our purpose in life, the benefit of our being here. And our purpose can change at different times in our lives and as we go through various life transitions, be they natural transitions or critical, painful adversities.

What are we doing here? What is our reason d’etre? What gets us up in the morning? During difficult times, what helps us put one foot in front of the other? As the German philosopher Nietzsche famously said, “He who has a Why to live can bear almost any How.”

When we connect with a purpose, and it can be a small one for something specific, we cope much better as well. For instance, I foster-raised a puppy for an organization that provides service dogs for people with disabilities.

After a couple of months, when the going got rough trying to adhere to the huge manual of instructions, I was ready to return him. In my ambivalence, I kept returning to the idea that I was doing this for a greater cause that had a lot of meaning for me and my family.

Staying connected to this thought and value enabled me to push through the hard times, and we successfully completed our 19 months of raising and training him. He actually went on to pass his tests and live out his mission – servicing a boy with cerebral palsy in another state.

A strong sense of purpose is found to be huge in living good lives. When we stay focused on what’s important to us, what truly matters, what we value, what we find fulfilling and meaningful, we increase our quality of life which improves our overall health. We are calmer, more engaged, find more joy in living, and the list goes on.

Shinrin Yoku: Forest Bathing

Shinrin means forest and yoku means bath – bathing in the full experience of the forest. It’s not exercising; it’s simply being in nature and allowing ourselves to be truly immersed in it without any other distractions, utilizing all of our senses.

We all know how relaxing it can be to be outside in a garden, in a park, by water; nature is restorative, healing, and nourishing. It’s also expansive and provides us with a larger perspective beyond ourselves.

It’s a form of nature therapy which has been researched to show that it reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels, enhances mood (making it an antidote to depression), and is overall good for our health and wellbeing.

Spending time in the woods, standing amidst the hugeness of trees, is a gift we can all give ourselves. This is the natural beauty we’ve been bestowed. Life gives us lots of challenges and difficulties but this – nature therapy – is a salve of the soul.

What soothes your soul? How have you felt broken and then felt whole again, healed, and put back together albeit in a new way? What purpose do you wake up to? What provides you with meaning to carry on? Please share with our sisters and let’s have a conversation.