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Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
A dewy serum skin tint with 12% zinc oxide SPF 40 in 30 shades, made with sensitive skin in mind; coverage is light.
7.6
Good
Beauty score
#8 of 8 complexion
Community
—/10
- Format
- Skin tint
- Finish
- Dewy
- Shades
- 30
- Price tier
- Prestige
Made for: All skin types · Sensitive skin · Dry skin
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score
The verdict
A dewy serum skin tint with 12% zinc oxide SPF 40 in 30 shades, made with sensitive skin in mind; coverage is light.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 combines a light-coverage tint with broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen (12% zinc oxide) and skincare ingredients including niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, squalane and allantoin. ILIA describes a silicone-free, fragrance-free serum with a dewy finish in 30 shades, safe for sensitive skin and non-comedogenic. It suits dry and sensitive skin that wants an easy base with SPF. Maryam Maquillage's oily, acne-prone wear test frames it as a reality check on the hype, and some Reddit users dislike its smell.
Best for
- Dry or sensitive skin that wants a tint with mineral SPF
- Minimal-makeup routines and everyday wear
- People avoiding fragrance and silicones in complexion products
What we love
- Mineral SPF 40 from 12% zinc oxide in a tinted serum
- 30 shades with cool, neutral, warm and olive undertones
- Fragrance-free, silicone-free, non-comedogenic and labeled safe for sensitive skin
- Contains niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, squalane and allantoin
Worth knowing
- Light coverage that won't hide blemishes or strong discoloration
- Dewy finish; ILIA itself suggests a finishing powder for oily or combination skin
- Formula separates and must be shaken before each use
- Some users dislike the tint's smell even though it is formulated without fragrance
How it scored
The breakdown.
Five factors, weighted for makeup. Here’s our working.
7.6Good
Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.
- Payoff & performance30%7.8
Creators such as Amanda Speroni call it a daily favorite for a fresh, dewy base, while others test whether the viral hype holds up on oily, acne-prone skin.
- Wear time15%6.8
ILIA claims 24-hour hydration but makes no long-wear or transfer-resistance claims, and its FAQ suggests a separate finishing powder for a less dewy finish on oily and combination skin.
- Shade range & inclusivity15%8.4
Thirty shades with cool, neutral, warm and olive undertones from Skye ST.5 to Lovina ST19 is broad for a skin tint.
- Value20%7.2
At $48 for 1.0 oz it is prestige-priced, though it combines a tint, skincare ingredients and mineral SPF 40 in one step.
- Community love20%7.9
Reddit users with sensitive skin call it a repeat purchase they have not bettered, while others dislike its smell or have switched to rivals such as Ciele.
Beauty profile
Inside the bottle.
Texture
Brand describes a silicone-free liquid serum that may separate, applied with a dropper; dries down to a dewy finish
Format
Skin tint
Finish
Dewy
Coverage
Light
Shade range
30 shades
Sun protection
SPF 40· Mineral
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Size
1.0 oz / 28 g
Key ingredients
Ingredient encyclopedia →- ZnZinc oxideUV filters — ingredient guide
- NiNiacinamideBrighteners — ingredient guide
- HaHyaluronic acidHydrators — ingredient guide
- SqSqualaneHydrators — ingredient guide
- AlAllantoinBarrier & repair — ingredient guide
What’s in it: Active: zinc oxide 12.0% for broad-spectrum SPF 40. Also niacinamide for the look of pores and uneven tone, hyaluronic acid (two forms), plant-based squalane and allantoin, plus aloe and bisabolol.
How to use
Shake well, since some separation is normal, then dispense half a pipette into your palms. Smooth onto clean skin with fingers for light coverage or buff in with a brush for medium coverage; the shade adjusts to its true tone in about 60 seconds.
Free from (brand-stated)
- fragrance
- gluten
- silicones
Claims & certifications
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
- Non-comedogenic
- Dermatologist-tested
- Fragrance-free
- Silicone-free
Full ingredient list (INCI)28 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand
- Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12.0%. Aqua/Water/Eau,
- Squalane,
- Shea Butter Ethyl Esters,
- Isoamyl Laurate,
- Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate,
- Butyloctyl Salicylate,
- Propanediol,
- Isopropyl Isostearate,
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate,
- Methylpropanediol,
- Niacinamide,
- Sodium Chloride,
- Lecithin,
- Caprylyl Glycol,
- Silica,
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder,
- Bisabolol,
- Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate,
- Allantoin,
- Phenylpropanol,
- Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate,
- Sodium Hyaluronate,
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate,
- Aluminum Hydroxide,
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid. May Contain/Peut Contenir (±): CI 77491,
- CI 77492,
- CI 77499 (Iron Oxides),
- CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide).
Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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What people say
Straight from the source.
Verbatim from Reddit, forums, blogs and the beauty press — linked, so you can read the whole thread.
4 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 2 critical
r/SephoraPositive
I don’t have rosacea, but I have insanely sensitive skin that tends to lean red. I absolutely love the Ilia super serum skin tint. It’s one of the very few things I’ve repurchased multiple times. I’ve tried so so many and I’ve yet to find anything better.
r/SephoraPositive
I like ilia skin tint. Fyi has some smell (goes away quickly) but otherwise really beautiful light to medium coverage finish. I have sensitive combo dry skin and this tint is amazing.
r/SephoraCritical
Ilia because the smell of the tint traumatized me for life
r/SephoraCritical
I used to be until I tried Ciele. I won’t ever go back to Ilia skin tint.
Price & value
Is it worth it?
Typical price
$48.00
for 1.0 oz / 28 g
DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury
About 22% more than the typical complexion we review. Our value score: 7.2/10 for a prestige pick.
Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.
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Community
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FAQ
Good questions.
Is the SPF in ILIA Skin Tint mineral?
Yes. The only active ingredient is zinc oxide at 12.0%, giving broad-spectrum SPF 40 from a mineral filter.
How much coverage does it give?
ILIA lists light coverage with a dewy finish. The brand says smoothing it on with fingers gives light coverage and buffing with its Complexion Brush gives medium coverage.
Why does the formula separate?
ILIA says the skin tint is formulated without silicone, so some separation in the bottle is normal. Shake it well before dispensing.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
ILIA describes it as safe for sensitive skin, non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested and formulated without fragrance. As with any new product, patch testing is sensible.
Sources we checked (7)
- iliabeauty.com/products/super-serum-skin-tint-spf-40-tinted-moisturizer
- iliabeauty.com/products/super-serum-skin-tint-spf-40-tinted-moisturizer.json
- iliabeauty.com/pages/about
- youtube.com/watch?v=yhPkWO6V0Fs
- youtube.com/watch?v=Sl2YKiKXCj0
- reddit.com/r/Sephora/comments/1xh1x43/iso_holy_grail_skin_tint/
- reddit.com/r/Sephora/comments/1xi693m/what_brands_do_you_typically_stay_away_from/
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