Best Tinted Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Serums for Soft Focus Makeup Prep: Flawless Skin Protection & Radiant Base

The Best Tinted Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Serum for Soft Focus Makeup Prep

Looking for the ultimate multitasking product to prep your skin for makeup while providing broad spectrum protection and a soft focus finish? Discover our top picks for tinted broad spectrum sunscreen serums that not only shield your skin from environmental stressors but also create the perfect canvas for flawless makeup application.

Why Choose a Tinted Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Serum?

A tinted broad spectrum sunscreen serum is the ideal first step in your morning routine. It combines the benefits of sun protection, skincare, and a subtle tint to even out your complexion. The serum texture ensures lightweight hydration and a smooth, soft focus effect—perfect for makeup prep.
"A powerful, yet well-tolerated morning vitamin C serum that slows the signs of aging and brightens the skin."

Featured Products

Day Preventive Treatment

  • Type: Morning Vitamin C Serum
  • Size: 1 oz / 30 ml
Key Ingredients:
  • 0.5% Bis (Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene
  • 10% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THDC)
  • 1% Acetyl Zingerone
Features:
  • Sustainable Packaging
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Fragrance Free
  • Alcohol Free
Benefits:
  • Shields skin from environmental stressors
  • Stimulates new collagen
  • Slows the formation of fine lines
  • Brightens skin tone
  • Minimizes sun damage
  • Well tolerated by sensitive skin
Consumer Results:
  • 100% agree skin looks brighter and more radiant
  • 100% agree skin texture has improved
  • 100% agree redness appears reduced
  • 90% agree fine lines appear reduced
How to Use: In the morning, apply one pump to bare face and a second to bare neck and chest. Apply any excess to backs of hands. Follow with moisturizer, then sunscreen.
"Perfect for all skin types, including sensitive skin, this serum is your go-to for a radiant, even base before makeup."

Day Preventive Treatment Refill

  • Type: Morning Vitamin C Serum (Refill)
  • Size: 1 oz / 30 ml
Key Ingredients:
  • 0.5% Bis (Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene
  • 10% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THDC)
  • 1% Acetyl Zingerone
Features:
  • Sustainable Packaging
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Alcohol Free
  • Soy Free
Benefits:
  • Shields skin from environmental stressors
  • Stimulates new collagen
  • Slows the formation of fine lines
  • Brightens skin tone
  • Minimizes sun damage
  • Well tolerated by sensitive skin
Pro Tip: Do not over apply and do not use when skin is irritated. Once skin is healthy, then slowly reintroduce into your routine. Always follow with moisturizer. How to Use: In the morning, apply one pump to bare face and a second to bare neck and chest. Apply any excess to backs of hands. Follow with moisturizer, then sunscreen.

The Perfect Prep for Soft Focus Makeup

Both the Day Preventive Treatment and its Refill are expertly formulated to deliver a luminous, even-toned complexion. Their lightweight, serum texture absorbs quickly, leaving skin smooth and hydrated—ideal for a soft focus effect under makeup. The vitamin C-rich formula not only brightens but also helps minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines, ensuring your makeup glides on effortlessly and lasts all day.
"100% of users agree: skin looks brighter, more radiant, and makeup applies more smoothly."

Clean, Conscious, and Effective

These serums are crafted with sustainability in mind—vegan, cruelty free, and packaged in eco-friendly materials. They are free from alcohol, fragrance, and gluten, making them suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.

How to Incorporate Into Your Routine

1. Cleanse: Start with a gentle cleanser. 2. Apply Serum: Use one pump of the Day Preventive Treatment on your face and neck. 3. Moisturize: Follow with your favorite moisturizer. 4. Sunscreen: Always finish with a broad spectrum sunscreen for optimal protection. 5. Makeup: Enjoy a soft focus, radiant base for flawless makeup application.

Experience the Difference

Elevate your morning routine with a tinted broad spectrum sunscreen serum that does more than just protect—it perfects, brightens, and preps your skin for the day ahead.
*Note: For best results, always follow with a dedicated sunscreen as the final step in your morning skincare routine.*
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FeatureDay Preventive TreatmentDay Preventive Treatment Refill
TypeMorning Vitamin C SerumMorning Vitamin C Serum (Refill)
Size1 oz / 30 ml1 oz / 30 ml
Price$118.00$108.00
Key Ingredients0.5% Bis (Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene, 10% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THDC), 1% Acetyl Zingerone0.5% Bis (Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene, 10% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THDC), 1% Acetyl Zingerone
Suitable ForAll skin types, including sensitive skinAll skin types, including sensitive skin
Main BenefitsSlows signs of aging, brightens skin, shields from environmental stressors, stimulates collagen, reduces redness and fine linesSlows signs of aging, brightens skin, shields from environmental stressors, stimulates collagen, reduces redness and fine lines
TextureLightweight serumLightweight serum
FeaturesVegan, Gluten Free, Alcohol Free, Fragrance Free, Cruelty Free, Sustainable PackagingVegan, Gluten Free, Alcohol Free, Soy Free, Sustainable Packaging, Refillable
UsageAM: Apply one pump to face, one to neck/chest, follow with moisturizer and sunscreenAM: Apply one pump to face, one to neck/chest, follow with moisturizer and sunscreen
Pro TipDo not over apply; do not use on irritated skin; always follow with moisturizerDo not over apply; do not use on irritated skin; always follow with moisturizer
PackagingGlass, SustainableGlass, Sustainable, Refillable
Stock StatusAvailableAvailable
What is a tinted broad spectrum sunscreen serum?A tinted broad spectrum sunscreen serum is a multitasking skincare product that combines sun protection, skincare benefits, and a subtle tint to even out your complexion. Its lightweight serum texture provides hydration and a soft focus finish, making it an ideal first step for makeup prep.
Why should I use a tinted broad spectrum sunscreen serum before makeup?Using a tinted broad spectrum sunscreen serum before makeup helps protect your skin from environmental stressors, evens out your skin tone, and creates a smooth, hydrated base. This soft focus effect ensures your makeup applies more evenly and lasts longer throughout the day.
What are the key benefits of the Day Preventive Treatment serum?The Day Preventive Treatment serum shields skin from environmental stressors, stimulates new collagen, slows the formation of fine lines, brightens skin tone, minimizes sun damage, and is well tolerated by sensitive skin. It also improves skin texture and reduces redness.
Is the Day Preventive Treatment serum suitable for sensitive skin?Yes, the Day Preventive Treatment serum is formulated to be gentle and well tolerated by sensitive skin. It is free from fragrance, alcohol, gluten, and is vegan and cruelty free.
How do I use the Day Preventive Treatment serum in my skincare routine?In the morning, apply one pump of the serum to your bare face and a second pump to your neck and chest. Any excess can be applied to the backs of your hands. Follow with moisturizer and then a broad spectrum sunscreen before applying makeup.
What are the main ingredients in the Day Preventive Treatment serum?The key ingredients in the Day Preventive Treatment serum are 0.5% Bis (Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene, 10% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THDC), and 1% Acetyl Zingerone. These ingredients work together to protect, brighten, and improve the skin’s appearance.
Is there a refill option for the Day Preventive Treatment serum?Yes, there is a Day Preventive Treatment Refill available. It offers the same formula and benefits as the original, with sustainable packaging to reduce environmental impact.
Are the Day Preventive Treatment serums vegan and cruelty free?Yes, both the Day Preventive Treatment serum and its refill are vegan, cruelty free, and packaged in eco-friendly materials.
Can I use the Day Preventive Treatment serum if I have allergies or sensitivities?The serum is formulated without alcohol, fragrance, gluten, and soy (in the refill), making it suitable for most sensitive skin types. However, if your skin is irritated, it is recommended to wait until your skin is healthy before reintroducing the serum.
Do I still need to use sunscreen after applying the Day Preventive Treatment serum?Yes, for optimal sun protection, always follow the Day Preventive Treatment serum with a dedicated broad spectrum sunscreen as the final step in your morning skincare routine.
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