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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ versus Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50 .

Published on December 29, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen British Brand United Kingdom
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 CC+ Cream with SPF 50+

Starts at $22.00
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Starts at $34.00

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

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Titanium/Titanium Dioxide 9%Snail Secretion FiltratePhenyl TrimethiconeDimethiconeButylene GlycolButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateOrbignya Oleifera Seed OilButyloctyl SalicylateCetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxaneMagnesium SulfatePolyglyceryl-4 IsostearateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerAluminum HydroxideHexyl LaurateStearic AcidCalcium StearateCaprylyl GlycolTriethoxycaprylylsilane EthylhexylglycerinCitrus Limon Peel OilTocopheryl AcetateSorbitan IsostearatePhenoxyethanolCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil1,2-HexanediolDisodium EDTACitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilPunica Granatum Seed OilPinus Sylvestris Leaf OilPersea Gratissima OilNiacinamideCitrus Grandis Peel OilCholesterolAnthemis Nobilis Flower WaterLactobacillusPerfluorohexaneOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractGlycerinEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChrysanthemum Indicum Flower ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractPerfluorodecalinMorus Alba Fruit ExtractMagnolia Kobus Bark ExtractGlycine Soja Sprout ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractPentafluoropropaneCurcuma Longa Root ExtractSteareth-20Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractHydrolyzed SilkCitric AcidSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractN-HydroxysuccinimideHydrolyzed CollagenCaprylhydroxamic AcidTocopherolThiamine HclRiboflavinRetinyl PalmitateCalcium PantothenatePalmitoyl OligopeptideNiacinFolic AcidChrysinCarnitine HclBiotinAscorbic AcidPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Chlorhexidine DigluconateCI 77492

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 67.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

32% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ 81 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 2 ratings
PallasCat_310's avatar

PallasCat_310

9 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Breaks down on oily skin
I wanted to love this one because it had really good coverage for my acne & PIH and was a good color match for me....

Breaks down on oily skin
I wanted to love this one because it had really good coverage for my acne & PIH and was a good color match for me. Unfortunately on my very oily skin it melted as the day goes on with obvious cracking around the T zone. TBF it's a common problem with tinted products and foundations for me so it's not just this product's fault.

Also to note because of the good coverage, it's not enough as a solo SPF because the 1/4-1/2 tsp you need to apply for SPF 50 would not spread well so a regular sunscreen is needed in addition.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50 30 ingredients

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