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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of TIZO Facial Primer Tinted SPF 40 PA+++ versus Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 .

Last updated on December 18, 2023. Published on April 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for 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 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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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
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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.

TIZO Facial Primer Tinted SPF 40 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
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 Facial Primer Tinted SPF 40 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Emollient, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.

TIZO Facial Primer Tinted SPF 40 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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TIZO Facial Primer Tinted SPF 40 PA+++ 14 ingredients

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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 46 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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AllTukeredOut

1 year ago · Dry Skin
Review

Great option for fair skin
I am very pale, but the Fair colour works well for my complexion, doesn't look orange. I used this, in combination to...

Great option for fair skin
I am very pale, but the Fair colour works well for my complexion, doesn't look orange. I used this, in combination to the Original formula, to even out my skin tone and as a concealer. It is a bit shiny initially, but does settle into a natural finish.

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