Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 versus Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 .
Last updated on November 09, 2023. Published on June 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan sunscreens. They have a total of 25 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, sensitive skin and scar healing
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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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
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 35 ingredients
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 33 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 35 ingredients
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 35 ingredients
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 33 ingredients
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isododecane • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Caprylyl Methicone • Niacinamide • Tridecyl Salicylate • Trilaureth-4 Phosphate • Dimethiconol • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Maltodextrin • Sodium Chloride • Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates • Bisabolol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Allantoin • Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Isoceteth-10 • Silica • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Benzoic Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 10% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Methicone • Isododecane • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Propanediol • Tridecyl Salicylate • C13-15 Alkane • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Silica • Maltodextrin • Sodium Chloride • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Phenoxyethanol • Bisabolol • Lecithin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Allantoin • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Tridecyl Salicylate.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 ChlorideColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol is an antioxidant.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract is an antioxidant.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 35 ingredients
Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 33 ingredients
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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 35 ingredients
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