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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of TIZO 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 versus Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen SPF 30 .

Published on June 13, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
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 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40

Starts at $26.98
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Starts at $40.99

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
40
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
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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TIZO 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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TIZO 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

TIZO 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

TIZO 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

21% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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TIZO 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 14 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 review
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Sep 15, 2023

Primer Plus
I love that this is a primer PLUS sunscreen. My experience has been that it works well as both. It produces a nice smooth finish and seems to calm my reddish rosacea skin. I am comfortable just going as-is and skipping...

Primer Plus
I love that this is a primer PLUS sunscreen. My experience has been that it works well as both. It produces a nice smooth finish and seems to calm my reddish rosacea skin. I am comfortable just going as-is and skipping foundation with this on my face. I'm always a fan of multi-tasking products and this one fits the bill. Next time I may try the tinted version.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen SPF 30 11 ingredients

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