Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen versus Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 .
Published on October 02, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 16 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, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
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
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen 22 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 40 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
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen 22 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen 22 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 40 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 12% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isododecane • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Propanediol • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • C15-19 Alkane • Caprylyl Methicone • Niacinamide • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Trilaureth-4 Phosphate • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Tocopherol • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Peg-10
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
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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 OxideLiving Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 BenzoateLiving Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow 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 SalicylateLiving Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow 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 IsododecaneLiving Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 PropanediolLiving Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 10.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 NiacinamideLiving Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 11.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Trilaureth-4 Phosphate.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 AllantoinLiving Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 BisabololLiving Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 ChlorideLiving Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen 22 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen 22 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Glow SPF 50 40 ingredients
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