# Colorescience skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/colorescience

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

[prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/roundtable-healthcare-partners-invests-in-colorescience-a-premium-skincare-and-sun-protection-brand-302676554.html) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/colorescience/__qnI_-hy2qZEGO2fwwVwUnIn_EFIMACG7l8bbEpuEV0M) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/omnichannel-powerhouse-colorescience-on-track-to-hit-100m-this-year)

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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pga0770a9acf).

### Other Colorescience products

#### Other products

- [Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/colorescience/total-protection-no-show-mineral-sunscreen-spf-50/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit
- [Total Protection Face Shield](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/colorescience/total-protection-face-shield/for/dark-spots) — Superior fit
- [Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/colorescience/barrier-pro-1-step-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit

## People Say

★4.7

Overall 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”

Sources: lovi.care, nordstrom.com, lovelyskin.com, hsastore.com, dermstore.com, artofskincare.com, and more

## 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](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/zinc-oxide) for sun protection, alongside soothing [extracts](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/extract) like [green tea](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/green-tea) and [prickly pear](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/prickly-pear) stem extract that help calm the skin. Additionally, ingredients like [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/glycerin) are included to keep skin soft and hydrated. The Colorescience products on this page are fragrance-free.

[Carcinogenesis, 2001](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11181450/)

### 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.

[prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/roundtable-healthcare-partners-invests-in-colorescience-a-premium-skincare-and-sun-protection-brand-302676554.html) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/colorescience/__qnI_-hy2qZEGO2fwwVwUnIn_EFIMACG7l8bbEpuEV0M) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/omnichannel-powerhouse-colorescience-on-track-to-hit-100m-this-year)

### 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

- [Green tea polyphenol (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate treatment of human skin inhibits ultraviolet radiation-induced oxidative stress](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11181450/) Camellia sinensis extract · Carcinogenesis, 2001
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11209110/) Camellia sinensis extract · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Production and characterization of cosmetic nanoemulsions containing Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) mill extract as moisturizing agent](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25648593/) Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract · Molecules, 2015
- [Topical anti-inflammatory effects of isorhamnetin glycosides isolated from Opuntia ficus-indica](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25821823/) Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract · BioMed Research International, 2015
- [Topical Formulation Containing Naringenin: Efficacy against Ultraviolet B Irradiation-Induced Skin Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Mice](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26741806/) Grapefruit fruit extract · PloS One, 2016
- [Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide suppresses hydrogen peroxide-triggered injury of human skin fibroblasts via upregulation of SIRT1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28627707/) Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract mushroom extract · Molecular Medicine Reports, 2017
- [Antioxidant Opuntia ficus-indica Extract Activates AHR-NRF2 Signaling and Upregulates Filaggrin and Loricrin Expression in Human Keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26061570/) Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract · Journal of Medicinal Food, 2015
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Development and photoprotective effect of a sunscreen containing the antioxidants Spirulina and dimethylmethoxy chromanol on sun-induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28341613/) Dimethylmethoxy chromanol · European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
- [Tremella fuciformis Inhibits Melanogenesis in B16F10 Cells and Promotes Migration of Human Fibroblasts and Keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35241526/) Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract mushroom extract · In Vivo, 2022
- [Fatty acids based α-Tocopherol loaded nanostructured lipid carrier gel: In vitro and in vivo evaluation for moisturizing and anti-aging effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32129554/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Efficacy of a topical serum containing L-ascorbic acid, neohesperidin, pycnogenol, tocopherol, and hyaluronic acid in relation to skin aging signs](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150043/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Development of stable tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomes to enhance transdermal permeation: In vitro and in vivo characterizations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35274433/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Challenging the safety and efficacy of topically applied chlorogenic acid, apigenin, kaempferol, and naringenin by HET-CAM, HPLC-TBARS-EVSC, and laser Doppler flowmetry](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38831914/) Grapefruit fruit extract · Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024
- [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [The impacts of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate in facial cleanser on facial skin microbiome and lipidome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37990616/) Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/) Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025
- [Tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomal gel synthesized by cold method technique: Deeper biophysical characterizations for translational application on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38268219/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
- [Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) cake fermentation: A new, sustainable technology for advanced skin and scalp care ingredients](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42698229/) Lactobacillus ferment · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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