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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 universally loved for its sunscreens and cleansers, owing its popularity to carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, thanks to these gentle and nourishing formulations. For particular 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. Each offering works gently to support a balanced and healthy complexion.

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 good for oily skin?

Yes, Colorescience is good for oily skin and helps keep skin calm and smooth. Lovi rates the Colorescience products on this page High for oily skin.

Is Colorescience worth it?

Colorescience products are often considered pricey by reviewers, but Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, sensitive, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Colorescience products on this page help protect against the sun without leaving a cast and are fragrance-free.

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 for dry skin.

Which Colorescience cleanser is best for oily skin?

The best cleanser for oily skin is the Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser, which Lovi rates Superior for oily skin.

Does Colorescience cause breakouts?

Colorescience is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the acne-prone fit Superior for the Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, Total Protection Face Shield, and Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser. Reviewers mention that the sunscreens are seamless and cast-free.

Is Colorescience fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Colorescience products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. The brand fits dry and sensitive skin best.

What are the key ingredients in Colorescience products?

Colorescience products on this page help protect and calm the skin using ingredients like zinc oxide, green tea extract, and vitamin E. These key ingredients provide antioxidant support and shield skin from sun damage.

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How do I build a Colorescience skincare routine?

To build a Colorescience routine for dry skin in the morning, apply a cleanser, hydrating toner, moisturizer, and the Total Protection Face Shield sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, serum or treatment, and moisturizer, and repeat this evening routine once a week while adding a nourishing mask.

Where can I buy Colorescience, and how much does it cost?

Colorescience is available at online stores in Canada, with prices ranging around CA$111.35.

What are good alternatives to Colorescience?

Good alternatives to Colorescience include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands have dedicated pages on Lovi and offer similar skincare options.

Colorescience vs CeraVe: which is better?

Colorescience rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, matching CeraVe's Superior fit across all those skin types. Reviewers mention that the brand offers seamless, cast-free sunscreens that enhance and protect the skin, though it comes at a high price point. The Colorescience products on this page are fragrance-free.

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.

Is Colorescience good for dry skin?

Yes, Colorescience is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the Colorescience-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The Colorescience products on this page list no fragrance, which helps keep dry skin calm. Reviewers mostly mention that the sunscreens are seamless and cast-free.

Which Colorescience sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Total Protection Face Shield is the best Colorescience sunscreen for sensitive skin, and Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is another great option. Lovi rates both products Superior for sensitive skin.

Is Colorescience good for sensitive skin?

Colorescience is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its products and brand-focused routines Superior for this skin type, and the Colorescience products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Colorescience good for acne-prone skin?

Colorescience is good for acne-prone skin, as the brand features options like the Total Protection Face Shield and the Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser that Lovi rates Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that the sunscreens are seamless and cast-free, and the Colorescience products on this page list no fragrance.

Is Colorescience good for skin with dark spots?

Colorescience is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates Total Protection Face Shield Superior for this skin type and Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 High. Shoppers mention that the sunscreens help protect the skin while looking seamless and cast-free. The Colorescience products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Colorescience good for mature skin?

Yes, Colorescience works well for mature skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for dry and sensitive skin types that often accompany aging. The Colorescience products on this page help protect and smooth the skin while keeping a high price point.

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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