Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 versus Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 .
Last updated on November 09, 2023. Published on December 22, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin
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
Supergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 27 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 35 ingredients
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 🎉
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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Supergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 27 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Supergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 27 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 35 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 4% • Zinc Oxide 20% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isododecane • Propanediol • Glycerin • Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Sodium Chloride • Silica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Mica • CI 77492 • Hydroxyacetophenone • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Chlorphenesin • Xanthan Gum • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tin Oxide • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol
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
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.
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 WaterSupergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic 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 BenzoateSupergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 SalicylateSupergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 IsododecaneSupergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 PropanediolSupergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 ChlorideSupergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 SilicaSupergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
Supergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Supergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 27 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 35 ingredients
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Supergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 27 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 35 ingredients
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