Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 versus ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ .
Published on October 11, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
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 Glow SPF 50 40 ingredients
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 34 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 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 40 ingredients
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 12% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isododecane • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Mica • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Caprylyl Methicone • Niacinamide • Tridecyl Salicylate • Dimethiconol • Trilaureth-4 Phosphate • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Maltodextrin • Sodium Chloride • Bisabolol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates • Ethylhexylglycerin • Allantoin • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Isoceteth-10 • Silica • Tin Oxide • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Benzoic Acid • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77492
Water • Zinc Oxide • Cyclohexasiloxane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Titanium Dioxide • Caprylyl Methicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Methyl Trimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Gossypium Herbaceum Extract • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein • Butylene Glycol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Magnesium Sulfate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Caprylyl Glycol • Mica • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Maltodextrin • Adenosine • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
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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.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
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 OxideColorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaColorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideColorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteColorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 28.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 DioxideColorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 39.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 40.
ma:nyo Foundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
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Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 40 ingredients
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