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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 thoughtful formulas with reliable daily protection. Its products suit dry skin and combination skin best due to their nourishing and balancing qualities. 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. Through these carefully crafted offerings, the brand delivers gentle yet effective care that supports a 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. Lovi rates the Colorescience-focused routine Superior for oily skin, and the sunscreen and cleanser on this page fit oily skin at High to Superior levels.

Is Colorescience worth it?

Colorescience may be worth it for shoppers looking for seamless, protective sunscreens, though reviewers frequently mention a high price point. The Colorescience products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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, which all achieve Superior or High fit levels across dry, oily, sensitive, and combination skin types. Reviewers mostly mention that the sunscreens are seamless and cast-free while enhancing and protecting the skin, though shoppers often note a high price point. Lovi rates the Colorescience-focused routine Superior for dry, combination, sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin.

Which Colorescience cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser is the best Colorescience cleanser for oily skin, as Lovi rates it Superior for that skin type. Reviewers frequently mention a high price point for the brand, but the Colorescience products on this page list no fragrance.

Does Colorescience cause breakouts?

Colorescience is unlikely to cause breakouts because the Colorescience products on this page are rated Superior for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin. Reviewers mostly mention that these sunscreens leave a seamless, cast-free finish without clogging pores.

Is Colorescience fragrance-free?

Yes, the Colorescience products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Colorescience products?

Colorescience products feature key ingredients such as tocopherol vitamin e, sodium hyaluronate, and zinc oxide that help protect and improve skin quality. Lovi rates the Colorescience products on this page as fragrance-free.

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How do I build a Colorescience skincare routine?

To build a Colorescience routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, hydrating toner, first spray serum, and the Total Protection Face Shield. For your evening routine, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, serum or treatment, and first spray serum. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your steps after cleansing.

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

Colorescience products on this page are available at stores in Singapore. Prices range from S$81.45 to S$81.45, with most falling within that same range.

What are good alternatives to Colorescience?

Good alternatives to Colorescience with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and oily skin, and Superior for sensitive skin.

Colorescience vs CeraVe: which is better?

Colorescience rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, whereas CeraVe-focused routines rate High for dry, oily, and combination skin, and Superior for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Colorescience offers seamless, cast-free sunscreens that enhance and protect the skin, though it comes at 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.

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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, and Lovi rates the Colorescience-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The Colorescience products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which Colorescience sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

The Colorescience sunscreens on this page for sensitive skin are Total Protection Face Shield as the best, followed by Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. Lovi rates both as Superior for sensitive skin.

Is Colorescience good for sensitive skin?

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

Is Colorescience good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Colorescience is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the sunscreens are seamless and cast-free, and every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Is Colorescience good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Colorescience fits skin with dark spots well, with Lovi rating the Total Protection Face Shield and the Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 as Superior and High for this concern. The Colorescience products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, helping avoid irritation on sensitive areas.

Is Colorescience good for mature skin?

Yes, Colorescience is good for mature skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin and high for other types. The Colorescience products on this page are fragrance-free.

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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