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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ versus Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ .

Published on May 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen German Brand Germany
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Buy Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+

Starts at $31.99
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Buy Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++

Starts at $27.95

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (4)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (6)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Eucerin Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Eucerin Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Eucerin Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Eucerin Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Eucerin Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 35.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Eucerin Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 37.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Eucerin Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 41.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

19% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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