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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 is a tinted mineral sunscreen that goes well beyond basic UV defense, using proprietary EnviroScreen® technology to shield skin from UVA/UVB rays, blue light (high-energy visible light), pollution, and infrared radiation. Encapsulated iron oxide pigments bloom when rubbed between your fingertips, delivering tone-adapting, buildable color coverage with a demi-matte finish that looks like skin, not sunscreen.
Key Benefits:
Broad Environmental Protection: EnviroScreen® technology pairs 12% zinc oxide with potent antioxidants to defend against UVA/UVB, blue light, infrared, and airborne pollution in a single step.
Tone-Adapting Tinted Coverage: Encapsulated iron oxide pigments activate on contact with your fingertips, blending into your unique skin tone for light-to-medium, buildable coverage that evens out discoloration without looking heavy.
Antioxidant-Rich Hydration: Niacinamide, bisabolol, and tremella fuciformis (silver ear mushroom) extract work together to calm redness, strengthen the moisture barrier, and help skin hold onto hydration throughout the day.
Comfortable, Long-Wearing Finish: A demi-matte texture sits smoothly under makeup or on its own, and the water- and sweat-resistant formula holds up for 40 minutes of activity.
Clean, Skin-Friendly Formula: 100% mineral UV filter with no chemical sunscreen actives, making it suitable for reactive and sensitive skin types.
If you want real environmental protection that doubles as a skin-perfecting tint, this is your everyday shield. It suits anyone who spends time in front of screens, commutes through city pollution, or simply wants fewer steps between sunscreen and makeup.
Ideal for normal, dry, combination, or sensitive skin types looking for a mineral SPF that feels lightweight rather than chalky. If you struggle with tinted sunscreens that look ashy or too dark, the tone-adapting pigments adjust to your complexion so the match feels custom.
Also a strong choice if you are concerned about blue light exposure from devices or overhead lighting, or if you prefer a physical-only sunscreen without chemical UV filters.
For the most seamless blend, make sure your moisturizer has fully absorbed before applying. Skin that is still slightly tacky from moisturizer gives the encapsulated pigments a smoother canvas, and you will notice the shade match looks more natural than if you apply to dry, bare skin.
Prepare: Shake the tube well. Apply after cleansing, toning, and moisturizing, as the last step before makeup.
Apply: Dispense a generous amount onto your fingertips and rub gently to release and activate the encapsulated pigments.
Technique: Smooth evenly across the face and neck. Allow 1 to 2 minutes for the shade to fully adjust to your skin tone. For more coverage, wait one minute, then apply a second layer.
Frequency: Use every morning. Reapply at least every two hours during direct sun exposure, or after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating.
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 12% Inactive Ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Tridecyl Salicylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Dimethiconol/ Propylsilsesquioxane/ Silicate Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Polyester-1, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Bisabolol (Levomenol), Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp (Silver Ear Mushroom) Extract, Allantoin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isoceteth-10, Zein, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Caesalpinia Spinosa (Tara) Fruit Pod Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Aluminium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
What type of UV filter does Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 use?
It uses 12% zinc oxide, a physical (mineral) UV filter that sits on the skin's surface to reflect and scatter UVA and UVB rays. There are no chemical sunscreen actives in the formula, which makes it a good option for sensitive or reactive skin.
How does the tint in Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 adapt to my skin tone?
The pigments are encapsulated in tiny spheres that burst when you rub them between your fingertips. Once activated, the iron oxide pigments blend and adjust to your complexion as you smooth the product onto your face. The result is a customized tint rather than a single flat shade.
What does EnviroScreen® technology in Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 protect against?
EnviroScreen® technology is a proprietary blend that provides protection against UVA/UVB rays, high-energy visible (blue) light from screens and overhead lighting, infrared radiation, and airborne pollutants. It combines the mineral SPF with targeted antioxidants like niacinamide and sunflower sprout extract for comprehensive environmental defense.
Can I wear makeup over Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50?
Yes. The demi-matte finish layers well under foundation, concealer, and powder. Let the sunscreen set for about two minutes before applying additional products so the tint has time to fully adjust and settle.
Is Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 suitable for sensitive skin?
The 100% mineral formula relies on zinc oxide rather than chemical UV filters, which many people with sensitive or easily irritated skin prefer. It also contains bisabolol and allantoin, both known for their soothing and calming properties. If you have specific sensitivities, review the full ingredient list or reach out for a free skincare consultation.
How much coverage does Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 provide?
A single layer delivers light-to-medium coverage that evens out skin tone and softens the appearance of redness or discoloration. You can build to medium coverage by waiting one minute between layers. For full coverage, follow with your preferred foundation.
Does Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 protect against blue light from screens?
Yes. The EnviroScreen® technology is specifically designed to help defend against high-energy visible light, commonly called blue light, which is emitted by phones, computers, and indoor lighting. Iron oxides in the tint also contribute to visible-light protection, giving you a meaningful shield during screen-heavy days.
Why buy Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 from Art of Skin Care?
Art of Skin Care is an authorized retailer of Colorescience, so every product you receive is 100% authentic, sourced directly through official brand channels and never from third-party resellers. Our team is made up of licensed, acne-certified estheticians who hand-select the products we carry based on real skin science and professional results. We don't just sell skincare; we understand it. Not sure if Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 is right for your skin? Get a free skincare consultation and one of our estheticians will personally guide you.
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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 is a tinted mineral sunscreen that goes well beyond basic UV defense, using proprietary EnviroScreen® technology to shield skin from UVA/UVB rays, blue light (high-energy visible light), pollution, and infrared radiation. Encapsulated iron oxide pigments bloom when rubbed between your fingertips, delivering tone-adapting, buildable color coverage with a demi-matte finish that looks like skin, not sunscreen.
Key Benefits:
Broad Environmental Protection: EnviroScreen® technology pairs 12% zinc oxide with potent antioxidants to defend against UVA/UVB, blue light, infrared, and airborne pollution in a single step.
Tone-Adapting Tinted Coverage: Encapsulated iron oxide pigments activate on contact with your fingertips, blending into your unique skin tone for light-to-medium, buildable coverage that evens out discoloration without looking heavy.
Antioxidant-Rich Hydration: Niacinamide, bisabolol, and tremella fuciformis (silver ear mushroom) extract work together to calm redness, strengthen the moisture barrier, and help skin hold onto hydration throughout the day.
Comfortable, Long-Wearing Finish: A demi-matte texture sits smoothly under makeup or on its own, and the water- and sweat-resistant formula holds up for 40 minutes of activity.
Clean, Skin-Friendly Formula: 100% mineral UV filter with no chemical sunscreen actives, making it suitable for reactive and sensitive skin types.
If you want real environmental protection that doubles as a skin-perfecting tint, this is your everyday shield. It suits anyone who spends time in front of screens, commutes through city pollution, or simply wants fewer steps between sunscreen and makeup.
Ideal for normal, dry, combination, or sensitive skin types looking for a mineral SPF that feels lightweight rather than chalky. If you struggle with tinted sunscreens that look ashy or too dark, the tone-adapting pigments adjust to your complexion so the match feels custom.
Also a strong choice if you are concerned about blue light exposure from devices or overhead lighting, or if you prefer a physical-only sunscreen without chemical UV filters.
For the most seamless blend, make sure your moisturizer has fully absorbed before applying. Skin that is still slightly tacky from moisturizer gives the encapsulated pigments a smoother canvas, and you will notice the shade match looks more natural than if you apply to dry, bare skin.
Prepare: Shake the tube well. Apply after cleansing, toning, and moisturizing, as the last step before makeup.
Apply: Dispense a generous amount onto your fingertips and rub gently to release and activate the encapsulated pigments.
Technique: Smooth evenly across the face and neck. Allow 1 to 2 minutes for the shade to fully adjust to your skin tone. For more coverage, wait one minute, then apply a second layer.
Frequency: Use every morning. Reapply at least every two hours during direct sun exposure, or after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating.
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 12% Inactive Ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Tridecyl Salicylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Dimethiconol/ Propylsilsesquioxane/ Silicate Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Polyester-1, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Bisabolol (Levomenol), Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp (Silver Ear Mushroom) Extract, Allantoin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isoceteth-10, Zein, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Caesalpinia Spinosa (Tara) Fruit Pod Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Aluminium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
What type of UV filter does Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 use?
It uses 12% zinc oxide, a physical (mineral) UV filter that sits on the skin's surface to reflect and scatter UVA and UVB rays. There are no chemical sunscreen actives in the formula, which makes it a good option for sensitive or reactive skin.
How does the tint in Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 adapt to my skin tone?
The pigments are encapsulated in tiny spheres that burst when you rub them between your fingertips. Once activated, the iron oxide pigments blend and adjust to your complexion as you smooth the product onto your face. The result is a customized tint rather than a single flat shade.
What does EnviroScreen® technology in Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 protect against?
EnviroScreen® technology is a proprietary blend that provides protection against UVA/UVB rays, high-energy visible (blue) light from screens and overhead lighting, infrared radiation, and airborne pollutants. It combines the mineral SPF with targeted antioxidants like niacinamide and sunflower sprout extract for comprehensive environmental defense.
Can I wear makeup over Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50?
Yes. The demi-matte finish layers well under foundation, concealer, and powder. Let the sunscreen set for about two minutes before applying additional products so the tint has time to fully adjust and settle.
Is Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 suitable for sensitive skin?
The 100% mineral formula relies on zinc oxide rather than chemical UV filters, which many people with sensitive or easily irritated skin prefer. It also contains bisabolol and allantoin, both known for their soothing and calming properties. If you have specific sensitivities, review the full ingredient list or reach out for a free skincare consultation.
How much coverage does Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 provide?
A single layer delivers light-to-medium coverage that evens out skin tone and softens the appearance of redness or discoloration. You can build to medium coverage by waiting one minute between layers. For full coverage, follow with your preferred foundation.
Does Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 protect against blue light from screens?
Yes. The EnviroScreen® technology is specifically designed to help defend against high-energy visible light, commonly called blue light, which is emitted by phones, computers, and indoor lighting. Iron oxides in the tint also contribute to visible-light protection, giving you a meaningful shield during screen-heavy days.
Why buy Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 from Art of Skin Care?
Art of Skin Care is an authorized retailer of Colorescience, so every product you receive is 100% authentic, sourced directly through official brand channels and never from third-party resellers. Our team is made up of licensed, acne-certified estheticians who hand-select the products we carry based on real skin science and professional results. We don't just sell skincare; we understand it. Not sure if Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 is right for your skin? Get a free skincare consultation and one of our estheticians will personally guide you.
I’m love with this tinted spf I layer it with my face reality spf and still apply foundation on top for extra coverage days and I love the finish look always !
I love that this gives your face some glow! I don’t even use makeup with this item because it gives me the right amount of coverage and makes me feel beautiful and glowy
Colorscience Sunforgettable is a must for your routine. The consistency is lovely and it takes very little product to cover the entire face. I have fair skin and purchased the medium color. The color is very natural looking. After applying, I let it sit for a couple of minutes then apply my makeup. Love it. Works and looks great. I will re-purchase.
Love this sunscreen. The new light color is perfect for my medium light skin tone. It is great to use as makeup!
Obsessed with the skin tint! Others I’ve tried don’t have enough coverage. This one does and is buildable as well. I love that it looks like my skin and gives a glow and not a white cast or matte finish.