Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 versus Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 .
Last updated on December 18, 2023. Published on March 19, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 35 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 46 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 35 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 46 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 35 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 46 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 8.9% • Zinc Oxide 3.4% • Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Stearic Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Asteriscus Graveolens Flower/Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract • Ergothioneine • Ectoin • Squalane • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Dipropylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 12% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Isododecane • Propanediol • Caprylyl Methicone • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Tridecyl Salicylate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Trilaureth-4 Phosphate • Dimethiconol • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Mica • Polyester-1 • Maltodextrin • Sodium Chloride • Bisabolol • Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Allantoin • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Isoceteth-10 • Zein • Hexylene Glycol • Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Zea Mays Starch • Silica • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Benzoic Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate • Aluminum Hydroxide • CI 77891 • CI 77492
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideAlastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideAlastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 44.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAlastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideAlastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 34.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 38.
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Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 35 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 46 ingredients
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Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 35 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 46 ingredients
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Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 35 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 46 ingredients
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Great option for fair skin
I am very pale, but the Fair colour works well for my complexion, doesn't look orange. I used this, in combination to...
Great option for fair skin
I am very pale, but the Fair colour works well for my complexion, doesn't look orange. I used this, in combination to the Original formula, to even out my skin tone and as a concealer. It is a bit shiny initially, but does settle into a natural finish.
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