Colorescience skincare
Colorescience is an American skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by RoundTable Healthcare Partners since 2026.
prnewswire.comtracxn.combeautymatter.com
Colorescience is beloved for its advanced sunscreens and cleansers, which combine protective sunscreens and gentle cleansers through its sophisticated formulas. Its products suit sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin best. For specific concerns, the standout choices include the Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 for acne-prone skin, the Total Protection Face Shield for skin with dark spots, and the Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser for mature skin.
This page covers some of the most popular Colorescience products; for the whole Colorescience range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Other Colorescience products
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 8.3k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Colorescience for its sheer and lightweight mineral-based SPF protection, its gentle and hydrating formulas suitable for sensitive skin, and its ability to effectively cleanse or blend seamlessly without stripping moisture. The most common complaints are a shiny or greasy finish and occasional breakouts or a slight ashy appearance.
Highlights
Seamless, cast-free sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “blends perfectly into Black skin — Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50”
- “smooths out into a perfect match — Total Protection Face Shield”
- “feels light and gives you that dewy finish — Total Protection Face Shield”
Skin-enhancing and protective sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “leaving the skin looking radiant and even-toned — Total Protection Face Shield”
- “works great under my makeup — Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50”
- “providing excellent hydration — Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “may appear more costly — Total Protection Face Shield”
- “Wouldn't pay full price — Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser”
Sources: lovi.care, nordstrom.com, lovelyskin.com, hsastore.com, dermstore.com, artofskincare.com, and more
Questions and answers
Is Colorescience worth it?
Colorescience is often considered worth it for shoppers seeking seamless, protective sunscreens, though reviewers frequently mention its high price point. Lovi rates the Colorescience-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
What are Colorescience's best products?
Colorescience's best products on this page include the Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, Total Protection Face Shield, and Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser, all of which rate Superior or High across almost all skin types. Reviewers frequently mention that the sunscreens are seamless and cast-free while enhancing and protecting the skin.
Which Colorescience cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Colorescience cleanser best for oily skin is Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser, which rates Superior for oily skin. Lovi rates the Colorescience-focused routine Superior for oily skin.
Does Colorescience cause breakouts?
Colorescience is unlikely to cause breakouts because its acne-prone skin fit is rated Superior for both the Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 and the Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser. Reviewers mention that the sunscreens go on seamlessly without leaving a white cast.
Is Colorescience fragrance-free?
Yes, every product on the Colorescience page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. The Colorescience products on this page are completely free of added scents.
What are the key ingredients in Colorescience products?
Colorescience products feature key ingredients like zinc oxide, green tea extract, and sodium hyaluronate to protect and nourish the skin. Zinc oxide helps provide ultraviolet protection, while green tea extract and sodium hyaluronate may help reduce oxidative stress and keep skin hydrated.
How do I build a Colorescience skincare routine?
To build a Colorescience routine, start with the Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser to wash the face, and follow with either the Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 or Total Protection Face Shield during the day. Lovi rates the Colorescience-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
What are good alternatives to Colorescience?
Good alternatives to Colorescience with pages on Lovi include brands like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin, and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Colorescience vs CeraVe: which is better?
Colorescience rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while CeraVe-focused routines rate High to Superior for those same skin types. Shoppers often mention that Colorescience sunscreens are seamless and cast-free, though they also note a high price point.
Who owns Colorescience, and where is it from?
Colorescience is an American brand founded in 2000, owned by RoundTable Healthcare Partners since 2026.
Is Colorescience cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Colorescience as cruelty-free.
Which Colorescience sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
The Colorescience sunscreen best for sensitive skin is the Total Protection Face Shield, which Lovi rates Superior for sensitive skin. The Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is also available on this page and likewise rates Superior for sensitive skin.
Research behind Colorescience's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
-
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
-
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
-
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
-
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
-
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
-
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
-
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
-
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
How does it fit your skin?
Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.
