These products are perfect especially in humid climes. IMAGE Courtesy of Laura Mercier, VMV Hypoallergenics, First Aid Beauty 

You probably know by now that foundation is not your only option if you wish to even out your skin tone. There are tinted moisturizers, skin tints, BB, and CC creams that can get the job done in a more lightweight and breathable way. Below are some of our favorite foundation alternatives:

1. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Available in Rustan's

Nail that model-off-duty look with this cult-favorite tinted moisturizer. The original formula is perfect for adding a hint of glow and coverage without feeling like you're wearing anything.

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2. La Mer The Reparative SkinTint Broad Spectrum SPF 30

P5,800, Rustan's

This sheer, skin-caring tint reduces the appearances of fine lines, gives your skin a healthy glow, and protects you with a blend of antioxidants and SPF 30.

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3. NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint

Available in Rustan's

If you need to keep the oils at bay, blend a few dots of this oil-free tint all over for an even, velvety finish.

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4. It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF 50+

P2,560, Sephora.ph

CC creams typically have little to no coverage, but this product is buildable enough to cover blemishes and other imperfections. For a punch of skincare benefits, it also has hyaluronic acid, peptides, and hydrolyzed collagen.

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5. By Terry Brightening CC Serum Color Correction Radiance Elixir

P4,925.75, Sephora.ph

This brightening serum comes in color-correcting hues like pink, tan, and bronze to subtly add color to your complexion while providing a soft-focus sheen that reflects the light.

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6. Banila Co It Radiant CC Cream SPF30 PA++

P1,295, TriNoma

Wake up dull skin with a few pumps of this shade-adjusting and hydrating CC cream that looks practically invisible on the skin.

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7. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Tint Cream SPF 30

P1,643, Sephora.ph

When your dry and irritated skin can't handle foundation, this tinted sunscreen is your best bet; it's infused with natural pigments and redness-reducing ingredients like colloidal oatmeal and allantoin.

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8. Pond's Flawless Radiance Derma+ BB Cream

P389, Lazada

This lightweight BB cream provides sun protection and evens your skin out for an affordable price tag—what's not to love?

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9. VMV Hypoallergenics Skintangible “BBBB” Cream

P1,300, Power Plant Mall

This "BB-but-better" cream adds just enough coverage to freshen up your skin but never leaves it oily and cakey.

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10. Clio Kill Cover Glow Cushion

P1,850, Lazada

Cushions are amazing for applying coverage just where you need it, and this formula allows you to do just that! It also gives you a healthy, glassy glow.

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