I Can't Scroll Without Coming Across This Tinted Sunscreen—10 Editors Tried It Out

      Welcome to Internet Famous, our monthly series where we invite our Instagram followers to vote on a viral beauty product that's taken social media by storm. After the votes are in, our beauty team tests the winning product and shares their reviews with accompanying photos. Over the years, I've been labeled as "chronically online," a title I wear proudly. My daily screen time is in the double digits, TikTok is my go-to app, and many of my recent purchases have come from Instagram ads. It is what it is! Being chronically online has its perks—I stay updated on the latest product launches and am never short on inspiration. Recently, I’ve seen Merit's The Uniform: Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 ($38) everywhere on social media, so our beauty team decided to give it a try.

      The Merit website explains that this product is called The Uniform "because sometimes wearing the same thing every day is a good thing." As someone who often repeats outfits and purchases, having a sunscreen I can rely on daily resonates with me. It's a tinted mineral sunscreen, not a foundation or CC cream, featuring a lightweight, buildable formula that offers a natural skin finish. For those who frequently wear skin tints, finding products that are noncomedogenic, oil-free, and silicone-free can be challenging. This skin tint is a significant win for those with sensitive skin. It comes in 14 shades, and our editors tested a few of them, which you can see below. If you're interested in the product that will be a staple for us this summer, read on.

      "I’ve tested a few tinted sunscreens in the past but never liked them because they felt greasy. Now, I'm a Merit fan. I’ve been raving about this product because it makes my skin look filtered—reducing redness and evening my complexion. The protection is also excellent." — Bobby Schuessler, market director

      CHANEL

      Sublimage le Sérum

      CHANEL

      Sublimage la Créme Yeux

      "For me, New York summers + any face makeup = a greasy, acne-prone disaster. However, my curiosity got the better of me, and I had to try the tinted sunscreen everyone’s been talking about. As a devoted Merit user, I wasn't surprised that my shade match was nearly perfect, or that the coverage made me look airbrushed yet not cakey. I was amazed that it didn’t make my skin feel oily or heavy, even after lengthy subway rides, afternoon walks, and workouts during a heat wave. Most importantly, I haven’t had a single blemish." — Stephanie Johnson, beauty, homes, and non-endemic director, branded content

      MERIT

      Flush Balm Cream Blush

      Too Faced

      Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara

      "Can I confess something? I’ve always been a full-coverage person (yes, even in summer). I have oily skin prone to hyperpigmentation and thought tinted SPFs wouldn’t provide sufficient coverage for me. So, you can imagine my surprise after trying Merit's Tinted Mineral Sunscreen. I applied it before a quick run for matcha and was pleasantly surprised by how smooth and evenly toned my skin looked. Plus, it's not heavy or greasy, which is a huge plus. I’ve worn it at the beach, gym, and on flights—any place where I want a more natural appearance. I’ve also started using it as my base to reduce the amount of foundation needed in this sweltering heat. Count me as a convert." — Sahara Clement, copy editor, branded content

      EADEM

      Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip Balm

      First Aid Beauty

      Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer With Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides

      "I really love Merit's new SPF. I’ve sampled tinted sunscreens from nearly every popular brand, and none of them have left a lasting impression—until now. I have combination skin that can get oily quickly, but The Uniform provides a beautiful blurred effect and a lovely glow without feeling greasy. It was easy to apply, and the shade matched almost perfectly. It didn’t separate throughout the day, pill over my moisturizer and base-layer sunscreen, or clog my pores. It has rightfully earned a place in my daily routine." — Kaitlin Clapinski, associate fashion editor, branded content

      Saie

      Dew Bronze Soft-Focus Sculpting Liquid Bronzer

      Milani

      Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray

      "I will admit I rely more on concealer than a solid base product during summer. I dread feeling cakey or oily as soon as I step outside or after a subway ride, regardless of how lightweight a product claims to be. However, I'll make an exception for Merit. I adore how easily it blends and how skin-like it is. Plus, shade 06 is my perfect match. I’ve been dealing with some texture,