PRODUCT REVIEW
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection™ Color Balm - Bronze
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-oxidation
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
zinc oxide
12.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
butyloctyl salicylate
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
vp/eicosene copolymer
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
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Anti-aging
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Ingredients Zinc & Titanium Dioxide provide 100% mineral protection from UVA/UVB Iron Oxides offer blue light protection Lipochroman® delivers antioxidant and pollution protection Jojoba Esters and plant-based Squalane increase moisturization and aid in skin barrier function Physavie® provides IR defense Key Benefits SPF 50 PA ++++ Buildable lip and cheek color with a pop of color Protects from UVA/UVB pollution, blue light and IR Provides nourishing hydration to soften and smooth skin texture Non-comedogenic, oil and gluten-free; dermatologist tested 100% mineral, water/sweat resistant (40 Minutes) Tip For sheer color, use fingertips to lightly dab color onto the skin.
dimethiconol
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
polymethylsilsesquioxane
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
squalane
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Anti-oxidation
dimethylmethoxy chromanol
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
tocopheryl acetate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
phenylpropanol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
jojoba esters
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
dimethicone
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
zinc oxide
12.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
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Potential irritants
phenylpropanol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
jojoba esters
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
zinc oxide
12.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
jojoba esters
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Show more
Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Jojoba esters, C26-28 alkyl dimethicone, Butyloctyl salicylate, Squalane, C18-36 acid triglyceride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl dibehenate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Tridecyl salicylate, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Tribehenin, Lecithin, Mica, Dimethiconol, Unknown, Silica, Copernicia cerifera wax, Glyceryl behenate, Caprylyl glycol, Physalis angulata extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenylpropanol, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Tin oxide, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
Sources
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Singlet molecular oxygen quenching by the antioxidant dimethylmethoxy chromanol in solution and in ex vivo porcine skin
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health