colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection™ Face Shield Spf 50

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Zinc Oxide
2. Water
3. Butyloctyl Salicylate
4. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
5. Isododecane
6. Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
7. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
8. Propanediol
9. Dimethicone
10. Niacinamide
11. Caprylyl Methicone
12. Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer
13. Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
14. Allantoin
15. Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
16. Bisabolol
17. Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
18. Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
19. Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
20. Glycerin
21. Tocopherol
22. Lauryl PEG-10 Tris silylethyl Dimethicone
23. Maltodextrin
24. Sodium Chloride
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Isoceteth-10
27. Silica
28. Betaine
29. Capryl Glycol
30. Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
31. Hexylene Glycol
32. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
33. PEG-10
34. Dehydroacetic Acid
35. Phenoxyethanol
36. Potassium Sorbate
37. Benzoic Acid
38. Sodium Benzoate
39. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
40. Ci 77492
41. Ci 77499)

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains siliconesContains parabensContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc OxideC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isododecane

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

DimethiconeNiacinamideCaprylyl MethiconeDimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate CrosspolymerTrilaureth-4 PhosphateAllantoinTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractBisabololDisodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl PhosphatesCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod ExtractHelianthus Annuus Sprout ExtractGlycerinTocopherolLauryl PEG-10 Tris silylethyl DimethiconeMaltodextrinSodium ChlorideEthylhexylglycerinIsoceteth-10SilicaBetaineCapryl GlycolDimethylmethoxy ChromanolHexylene GlycolTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetatePEG-10Dehydroacetic AcidPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateBenzoic AcidSodium BenzoateIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)

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Ingredients explained

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant for cleansing/conditioning; low allergen risk, avoid inhalation.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Trilaureth-4 Phosphate

Mild surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; low irritation profile.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Tremella extract; strong humectant and antioxidant; water-soluble, suitable for anti-aging.

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates

Gentle two-phase/ionic cleanser & conditioner, vitamin E phosphate; mild but needs compatibility testing

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract

Plant extract for hair conditioning and waving/straightening; may contain sensitizing actives

Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract

Sunflower sprout extract; rich in actives for skin conditioning and anti-aging. Plant-derived, low irritation.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Lauryl PEG-10 Tris silylethyl Dimethicone

Silicone polymer for emulsifying and conditioning; provides silky texture, contains PEG and silicones

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Isoceteth-10

Not decoded yet

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Capryl Glycol

Multifunctional glycol; moisturizer and preservative booster, gentle but mild irritation at high conc.

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

Ergothioneine analog antioxidant; stabilizes formula, protect from light.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

PEG-10

Not decoded yet

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Iron Oxides (Ci 77491

Not decoded yet

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499)

Not decoded yet

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