ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 dupes
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Last updated: March 2026
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ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 — Various
$48
Lightweight, skin-care-first tinted serum with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and SPF 40. Sheer, dewy coverage.
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e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter
Save 71%$14
"The viral e.l.f. product lives up to the hype. Same luminous skin effect without the luxury price. Add your own SPF underneath."
Best for: Dewy skin lovers, those who use separate SPF
- + Similar dewy finish
- + Lightweight feel
- + Great value
- − No SPF
- − Fewer shade options
Maybelline Skin Tint Serum Foundation
Save 73%$13
"The best drugstore option if you want SPF built in. Coverage is comparable; the finish is slightly less luminous but still natural."
Best for: Everyday wear, those who want SPF in one step
- + Includes SPF 20
- + Good shade range
- + Serum-like texture
- − Lower SPF than ILIA
- − Slightly less dewy
At a glance
| Product | Price | Match | Best for | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 | $48 | Original | — | — |
| e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter | $14 | 86% | Dewy skin lovers, those who use separate SPF | Save 71% |
| Maybelline Skin Tint Serum Foundation | $13 | 83% | Everyday wear, those who want SPF in one step | Save 73% |
Comparison notes
ILIA's Super Serum Skin Tint set the standard for skincare-meets-makeup bases. These dupes capture the lightweight, dewy finish at much lower prices.
Full comparison
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint pioneered the 'skincare base' category—it's more serum than foundation, with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide alongside SPF 40. The coverage is sheer and the finish is luminous, like you have naturally great skin. e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter went viral as the most direct dupe; it gives the same illuminated, skin-like finish and applies just as easily. The trade-off is no SPF, so you need separate sun protection. Maybelline's Skin Tint Serum includes SPF 20 and has a broader shade range. It's slightly less dewy than either ILIA or e.l.f. but offers more natural coverage. Both dupes deliver the 'my skin but glowing' effect that made ILIA famous.
Longevity
ILIA lasts 6–8 hours with a natural fade. e.l.f. Halo Glow is similar at 5–7 hours. Maybelline holds slightly longer at 6–8 hours due to a touch more coverage. All three benefit from setting spray for extended wear.
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