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Colorescience skincare

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 with nourishing formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best, owing to their gentle and protective nature. For specific concerns, the standout products are 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. Through these carefully crafted items, the brand offers reliable daily care that respects delicate complexions while maintaining a calm and even appearance.

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.

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 because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for oily skin. Additionally, the Total Protection Face Shield and Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser both fit oily skin at a Superior level.

Is Colorescience worth it?

Colorescience products are often considered pricey by reviewers, yet shoppers frequently mention their seamless, cast-free sunscreens and skin-protecting benefits. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are Colorescience's best products?

Colorescience's best products on the page are the Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, Total Protection Face Shield, and Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser, which all receive Superior fit ratings for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that the sunscreens are seamless, cast-free, and help protect the skin.

Which Colorescience cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser is the best choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates it Superior for that skin type. The Colorescience products on this page are fragrance-free.

Does Colorescience cause breakouts?

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

Is Colorescience fragrance-free?

Yes, every Colorescience product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making the range gentle for sensitive skin. Lovi rates the brand Superior for sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and dry sensitive skin.

What are the key ingredients in Colorescience products?

The page facts do not specify the individual key ingredients across the Colorescience range, but the brand offers seamless sunscreens and a cleanser. Lovi rates the Colorescience products on this page Superior for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

How do I build a Colorescience skincare routine?

To build a Colorescience routine for dry skin in the morning, apply a cleanser, a moisturizer such as Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream, and the Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, cleansing toner, serum, and moisturizer, while incorporating an enzyme powder and a nourishing mask once a week. Lovi rates the Colorescience-focused routine Superior for dry skin.

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

Colorescience products on this page are available in stores in Saudi Arabia. Prices range from SAR 340.00 to SAR 402.00, with most falling between SAR 340.00 and SAR 402.00.

What are good alternatives to Colorescience?

Good alternatives to Colorescience that also have dedicated brand pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe as a Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, making it a strong alternative.

Colorescience vs CeraVe: which is better?

Colorescience and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types, making them equally strong options depending on your specific routine needs. Reviewers note that Colorescience offers seamless, cast-free sunscreens that enhance and protect the skin, though it comes at a higher 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.

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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?

Colorescience is well suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior and the Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser and Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 both rate Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the sunscreens leave a seamless, cast-free finish while keeping skin protected. Glycerin helps provide moisture to keep dry skin feeling soft and comfortable.

Which Colorescience sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Total Protection Face Shield is the best choice for sensitive skin, and Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is also an excellent option. Both sunscreens are rated Superior for sensitive skin by Lovi.

Is Colorescience good for sensitive skin?

Colorescience is a great choice for sensitive skin, as the brand features high fit levels and includes gentle, fragrance-free sunscreens like Total Protection Face Shield and Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. Lovi rates Colorescience Superior for sensitive skin, and reviewers frequently mention that its sunscreens provide smooth, seamless protection without irritation.

Is Colorescience good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Colorescience is well suited for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention its seamless, cast-free sunscreens that help protect sensitive complexions without feeling heavy.

Is Colorescience good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Colorescience helps with skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates Total Protection Face Shield as Superior and Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 as High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers mostly mention that these sunscreens are skin-enhancing and protective.

Is Colorescience good for mature skin?

Yes, Colorescience is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 High for mature skin. The brand-focused routines for mature skin help keep the face protected and nourished. Reviewers frequently mention that the sunscreens are skin-enhancing.

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.

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