Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ versus Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair .
Published on August 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
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
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 23 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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 23 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 10% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Tridecyl Salicylate • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Propanediol • Caprylyl Methicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Niacinamide • Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate • Silica • Squalane • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract • Hydrolyzed Silk • Bisabolol • Allantoin • Tocopherol • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Lactobacillus • Maltodextrin • Caprylyl Glycol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Peg-10 • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Propylene Glycol • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Butylene Glycol • Phosphoric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride • Hexylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77499
Titanium Dioxide 22.5% • Zinc Oxide 22.5% • Mica • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethiconol • Lycopodium Clavatum Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract • Glycerin • Water • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Quercus Robur Wood Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Maltodextrin • Methicone • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Laureth-4 • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77288 • CI 77491
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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.
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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 OxideTatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 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 WaterTatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair contains this as ingredient number 10.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 MaltodextrinTatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 23 ingredients
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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 23 ingredients
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Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 - Fair 23 ingredients
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