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My daily skincare routine consists of low-maintenance, hybrid formulas that can shave minutes off my morning – and tinted SPF’s tick every box. Eliminating the need for multiple steps, these hybrid formulas protect my skin from sun damage, while giving me glowy, pigmented coverage.
A win-win in my book, some of the best tinted SPF’s on the market cost upwards of £30 for a small tube (think Ultra Violette, Merit and Supergoop!) – so I’m always looking for budget buys that can do the job just as well.
Enter: Garnier’s vitamin C daily UV brightening fluid glow (a mouthful, I know). The formula exists in the brand’s bestselling vitamin C range, alongside the brightening serum – the UK’s number one bestselling vitamin C serum – SPF spray, micellar water and liquid toner. Lauded by beauty editors and skincare buffs alike, the formulas are genuinely good and incredibly affordable.
The budget buy is my go-to tinted SPF, thanks to the lightweight formula that’s easy to blend across your face. Plus, the SPF50 formulation has all bases covered when it comes to sun protection. Designed to be one-shade-fits-all, the cream gives your skin a glowy and lightweight coverage. Plus, the slimline tube is perfect for packing in your bag and topping up when you want a little more coverage during the day.
The best part is that it costs a little more than £10 – here’s why Garnier’s tinted SPF should be in your next beauty haul.
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How I tested 
Testing the Garnier vitamin C SPF (Daisy Lester)
Testing the vitamin C-infused formula alongside more premium products, I’ve worn it for beach days and office days. Considering the ease of application (whether with a brush, sponge or fingers), coverage claims, staying power, the look and feel on my skin, as well as its SPF credentials, here’s my verdict on Garnier’s tinted SPF.
