ILIA Beauty
7.3Clean ingredients with SPF built in — for skin-conscious buyers
Best forPeople with sensitive or reactive skin who want a tinted SPF product with EWG-verified ingredients and are willing to pay $48 for it.
Scores — click any row to see our rationale
Shade Range & Color Accuracy▼7/10
Price & Value for Money▼5/10
Ingredient Quality & Skin Compatibility▼10/10
Availability & Where to Buy▼7/10
Pros
✓Super Serum Skin Tint ($48) contains SPF 40 using mineral (zinc oxide) UV filters — meaning it protects against both UVA and UVB without chemical sunscreen ingredients that irritate sensitive skin
✓EWG Verified status means every ingredient has been individually reviewed for health and safety data — not a marketing claim, but a third-party screened standard
✓100% vegan and cruelty-free across the entire product line, with no mainland China sales
✓True Skin Serum Foundation ($52) contains vitamin C and niacinamide — actual skincare actives that target hyperpigmentation, not just moisturizing filler ingredients
✓The skin tint formula is non-comedogenic (tested not to block pores), which is specifically relevant for acne-prone skin that still wants SPF coverage
✓Sephora in-store availability means you can get a professional shade match rather than guessing online
Cons
✕Super Serum Skin Tint at $48 is the most expensive skin tint option reviewed here — you're paying a premium for the clean standard and SPF, which not every buyer needs
✕Coverage is light-to-medium — the formula prioritizes skin health over coverage, so blemishes, redness, or dark spots will still show through
✕30-shade range, while diverse, still has fewer options than Fenty (50) or MAC (99) — people at the very deep or very fair ends may struggle to find an exact match
✕The brand's product count is small — ILIA does not have a full-face range, so you'll need to supplement with other brands for eye makeup and setting products
✕Mineral SPF (zinc oxide) can leave a white cast on deeper skin tones — this is a known limitation of physical sunscreen in makeup formulas
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