Queen Latifah's $6 Falsies Look So Natural at the 2021 BET Awards - msnNOW

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There's no debating how iconic Queen Latifah is. The multitalented star has proven her acting skills since her first days playing everyone's favorite magazine editor on Living Single and shown her ability to belt a perfect note or switch expertly between rap flows, all while her hair stays sleek and laid. She has never let up, and for the 2021 BET Awards, she arrived ready to take our collective breath away with skin so radiant, you may need sunglasses to see it. 

The Newark native stepped on the red carpet dressed in a Thom Browne black-and-white outfit, complete with a cape, pleated skirt, and pointy, gold-tipped black boots. Her natural-looking makeup and simple updo match the outfit's minimalist vibe. 

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The U.N.I.T.Y. singer's skin looks so damn luminous. We don't know if it's the results of genetics, dedicated skin-care treatments, or the work of a phenomenal foundation, but she looks stunning. 

To prep and moisturize her skin, makeup artist Ernesto Casillas used Youth to the People's Kombucha + 11% AHA Exfoliation Power Toner and Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream. On the high points of her face, he applied the brand's Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Oil.

"For the red carpet look, Queen Latifah is serving Hip Hop Royalty with a textured ponytail," he tells Allure. "So I decided the makeup needed to be clean and pretty to balance the look out." Her eyebrows were etched into impeccable arches with Fenty Brow MVP Ultra Fine Brow Pencil & Styler in Dark Auburn. 

Instead of shimmery eye shadow, he decided to focus on just the lashes for this look. "The lashes were super important as I didn't do an eye shadow look, so I opted for Ardell Double Up Wispies for both length and volume," he says.

On the apples of her cheeks, you'll notice a rosy wash of color blended with expertise by makeup artist Ernesto Casillas. He painted Smashbox's Be Legendary Prime & Plush Lipstick in Recognized, a pinky caramel hue, onto her lips. 

Her caramel-colored hair was given slight waves for a more textured look and styled up into a faux-hawk ponytail. The sides were slicked down, and listen, Queen, if you're reading this, please give us the details on what gel is keeping all those hairs in place, please. Her wavy hair at the front was styled into a tousled pompadour that elevates her simple ponytail. (Yes, the early 2000s called, and we are eagerly picking up the phone.) 

The Queen looks incredible — what more can we really say? If there's anyone that deserves a BET Lifetime Achievement Award, it surely is Queen Latifah, and we're excited to see her finally get her flowers. 

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A tinted moisturizer with SPF is basically the Swiss army knife of summer skin care. These multitasking products are exactly what their name suggests: moisturizers with a hint of color and coverage added in. While we always encourage our readers to apply a traditional sunscreen daily — and not rely on makeup products with added SPF as their main source of protection — look at a tinted moisturizer laced with SPF as the icing on your skin-care cake. 

"I am personally obsessed with tinted SPF because they pack a super powerful punch of light coverage (so they can often take the place of makeup), giving the skin a flawless look while also protecting against UVA/UVB rays and blue light," explains New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Shari Marchbein.

Many of these skin tints are also packed with nourishing ingredients that you'd find in non-colored face creams and serums — like hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing aloe, and moisturizing glycerin. These lighter-weight bases are a solid, year-round alternative to a foundation when you need to even out your complexion or conceal a dark spot. Some even offer the coverage level of a heavier foundation, but without the goopy, cakey feeling that can be miserable on a hot summer day.

Below, we asked dermatologists and makeup artists to share their favorite tinted moisturizers with SPF and they delivered. We've compiled their recommendations into a one-stop shop for finding your summer face base. Keep scrolling to check out our experts's picks.

Buildable Blur CC Cream™ Broad Spectrum SPF 35

Thrive Causemetics's Buildable Blur CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35 works as a skin perfector, boosting protection from the sun. But it's the product's wide shade range, particularly for a CC cream, that makes this tint special. Not only are there 18 shades to suit fair to deep skin tones, but the colors are broken out into cool and warm options, too. 

"I love Thrive's Buildable Blur CC Cream because it is a full-coverage foundation," explains makeup artist Kerrin Johnson. "But with an impressive SPF 35, you can happily use this every day throughout summer, with full confidence that your skin is well-protected."

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Makeup artist Geneva Fong loves the luminous finish that the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 delivers. "It lasts almost the whole day and the coverage is good enough to help cover up hyperpigmentation," she says. Her tips for application? "I like to stipple it on with a stippling brush and apply powder on the areas that are most likely to get shiny first.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

With 18 shades in the entire range, and dark shades easily categorized into neutral, cool, and golden undertones — we totally understand how Ilia's Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 quickly became an instant favorite among Allure editors and readers. Ilia changed the game with this Best of Beauty winner.

This incredible tinted sunscreen will give you a natural, radiant glow, thanks to a blend of hydrating ingredients, such as squalane, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

Milk Makeup's Sunshine Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen is a silicone-free moisturizer that's full of hydrating ingredients, like grapeseed, avocado, and olive oils. The blend nourishes and hydrates skin, giving you a dewy finish with buildable coverage. "Milk's complexion products tend to err on the side of powerhouse pigment, and their Sunshine Skin is no exception," raves Jackson, who loves the roll-on application and convenient purse-size packaging.

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Gel Moisturizer

A tinted sunscreen serves the purpose of makeup with moisturizing benefits. BareMinerals did exactly that with its Complexion Rescue Tinted Gel Moisturizer. All 20 shades of the oil-free product conceal blemishes and discoloration while giving buildable sheer-to-minimum coverage. On the skin-care side, there's squalene and glycerin in the formula to deeply hydrated skin as it tints.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Folks in ultra-humid environments (you know, the ones where your makeup slides off of your face the minute you step outside): The iconic Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is the product for you. Fong loves this for a sheer finish on hot and sweaty days. "The SPF 30 is ideal since it will last for a few hours without disturbing the formula, and the shade range is also great for a tinted moisturizer," she says, referencing the 20 shades the complexion corrector comes in.

Pacifica Mineral Bronzing Face Shade Coconut Glow SPF 30

Pacifica's Mineral Bronzing Face Shade Coconut Glow SPF 30 is a dream drugstore pick. The lightweight face cream gives skin a subtle bronzy glow. The tint is also water-resistant so it won't run or streak at the first sign of moisture. Look to soothing aloe in the formula to keep skin cool on a hot day, along with a moisturizing blend of shea butter and coconut oil to hydrate. There's also stimulating caffeine, which helps get you closer to that glow. Ciara's longtime makeup artist, Yolonda Frederick-Thompson, loves this one for herself and for her daughter — and mother-approved is always a win.

Tarte Skin Treat Poreless Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

For those who thought tinted moisturizer means dewy, sheer coverage only, Tarte is asking you to think again. Tarte's Allure-approved Skin Treat Poreless Tinted Moisturizer boasts buildable coverage, a matte finish, and a featherlight feel. As someone who tends to gravitate towards full-coverage foundations to camouflage hyperpigmentation, our tester was pleasantly surprised with the coverage and finish this tinted moisturizer delivers. 

"The fluffy, mousse-like texture makes skin look even in both texture and tone," she says. Skin Treat managed to make her look airbrushed with a practically weightless finish. The product only has SPF 20 sun protection, though, so be sure to layer a traditional sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher underneath. 

Lancôme Skin Feels Good Hydrating Skin Tint SPF 23

Makeup artist Sher Williams has used Lancome's Skin Feels Good Hydrating Skin Tint throughout her career in film and TV. Williams praises the product's comfortable wear and natural, dewy finish. The shade range includes 15 hues in a variety of undertones to help you find a perfect match for your skin. Even though this skin tint is lightweight, the formula contains a moisturizing combination of glycerin and hyaluronic acid, and moringa seed extract to shield skin from environmental pollutants. This is another one that'll need a higher SPF paired with it for a serious protective punch.

Erborian CC Crème

Erborian is known for its high-tech formulas, and this CC Cream is no exception. The cream initially comes out white, but encapsulated pigments adapt to your skin tone for a seamless shade match and glowy finish. Marchbein recommends Erborian CC Crème for multitasking ingredients like Centella asiatica, which hydrates skin and protects it against pollution.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+

The It Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ is a tinted moisturizer that wears many hats. It's a color-correcting cream, full-coverage foundation, skin-care treatment, and a physical sunscreen all wrapped up in one. Robyn Gmyrek, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, considers it her favorite tinted moisturizer. "I use it myself," says Gmyrek. 

This Allure Readers' Choice Award winner has an impressive list of hydrating ingredients, including dimethicone, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and avocado oils — alongside vitamin C for antioxidant protection. Gmyrek also notes that retinol and peptides in the formula help with collagen production and smooth fine lines over time. Not to mention the SPF 50, which speaks for itself. 

Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer

Gmyrek also recommends Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer, which checks all the boxes you could want for a tinted moisturizer with SPF. It's got a comfortable, dewy finish, 100 percent mineral base, and is laced with hydrating ingredients like argan oil and hyaluronic acid. There's also licorice root extract in the formula to brighten the skin by reducing unwanted pigmentation. All in all, you're getting both short- and long-term complexion-clearing benefits.

The Lip Bar Just A Tint 3-in-1 Tinted Skin Conditioner

Unfortunately, many tinted moisturizer shades still leave much to be desired, but The Lip Bar Just A Tint 3-in-1 Tinted Skin Conditioner delivers for both fair and deep skin tones. Makeup artist Delina Medhin recommends this tint because she loves the color options. "There's a nice golden undertone that you'll find even in the darker shades," she says. "Usually you associate tinted moisturizers with being pretty sheer, but this one is buildable and gives you a good amount of coverage." You'll also get a nice moisture boost, thanks to hyaluronic acid.

Maybelline New York Dream BB Fresh Cream

Maybelline New York Dream BB Fresh Cream promises to be an eight-in-one product, which is exactly what we want to hear from our tinted moisturizers with SPF. This BB cream is lightweight and easy to apply (no brushes necessary, if that's your style) and immediately brightens and smooths skin for a natural finish. And for just $9, this tinted moisturizer with SPF is a steal.

Neutrogena Radiant Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30

Infused with vitamins A, E, and C, Neutrogena's Radiant Tinted Moisturizer with SPF brightens while it hydrates. It goes on smoothly with a sheer, lightweight finish and just a hint of shimmer, so you can head out the door everyday with a luminous glow. The moisturizer also contains squalane to help it glide onto skin without settling into your pores.

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