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Colorescience skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Colorescience is an American skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by RoundTable Healthcare Partners since 2026.

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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.

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People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 8.3k+ reviews

Reviewers 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”

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Questions and answers

Is Colorescience worth it?

Colorescience is worth considering because reviewers mostly mention seamless, cast-free, and protective sunscreens, though shoppers often note a high price point. Lovi rates the Colorescience-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are Colorescience's best products?

Colorescience's best products are the Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, Total Protection Face Shield, and Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser. Lovi rates these products Superior for most skin types, including dry, oily, and sensitive skin.

Which Colorescience cleanser is best for oily skin?

Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser is the best Colorescience cleanser for oily skin, rating Superior for this skin type.

Does Colorescience cause breakouts?

Colorescience is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Colorescience products on this page are rated Superior for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin. Reviewers also mention that the sunscreens are smooth and seamless.

Is Colorescience fragrance-free?

Yes, the Colorescience products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention the high price point of these fragrance-free items.

What are the key ingredients in Colorescience products?

Colorescience products feature key ingredients such as zinc oxide for sun protection, alongside soothing extracts like green tea and prickly pear stem extract that help calm the skin. Additionally, ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and glycerin are included to keep skin soft and hydrated. The Colorescience products on this page are fragrance-free.

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How do I build a Colorescience skincare routine?

To build a Colorescience routine with the products on this page, start by cleansing with the Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser, then apply either the Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 or Total Protection Face Shield. Lovi rates Colorescience-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Colorescience?

Good alternatives to Colorescience that have dedicated pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

Colorescience vs CeraVe: which is better?

Colorescience rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, whereas CeraVe rates High for those skin types. Reviewers often mention a high price point for Colorescience products.

Who owns Colorescience, and where is it from?

Colorescience is an American brand founded in 2000, owned by RoundTable Healthcare Partners since 2026.

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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?

Total Protection Face Shield is the best Colorescience sunscreen for sensitive skin, followed by Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50.

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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