Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair Versus Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted
Updated on July 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 23 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted 12 ingredients
About this product
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Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 23 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 22.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 22.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Quercus Robur Wood Extract
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 22.5%, Zinc Oxide 22.5%, Mica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Lycopodium Clavatum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Glycerin, Water, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Quercus Robur Wood Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Maltodextrin, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Laureth-4, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77288, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideThis ingredient 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.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Ingredient Ratings
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Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 23 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted 12 ingredients
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Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 23 ingredients
i don’t use this as my primary sunscreen as i do go in with a different one when doing my morning skincare, but this is really good to have in my bag to touch up during the day. it doesn’t disrupt my makeup. i brought this with me when i went to gov ball where i spent all day in the sun and it provided good protection + my skin hasn’t reacted badly to it- don’t love that it has mica but what can Show more
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted 12 ingredients
the texture is AMAZING. No oiliness AT ALL. I have never used a sunscreen with this texture. Its just like the famous benefit primer. Plus its blurs pores and doesn’t leave a greasy feeling afterwards. IN LOVE W THIS!!
