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Colorescience SUNFORGETTABLE® TOTAL PROTECTION™ FACE SHIELD BRONZE SPF 50
$49.00
Enjoy a perfect, natural sun-kissed glow all year long without the damage! This powerful protector features a beautiful bronze tint with our exclusive EnviroScreen® Technology to provide 100% mineral protection from environmental aggressors such as UVA/UVB, pollution, blue light, and infrared radiation.
- Broad Spectrum (UVA/UVB) Sunscreen
- UVA protection rating: PA++++
- UVB protection rating: SPF 50
- Water resistant (40 minutes)
- Net Wt. 1.8 fl. oz. / 55 mL
- 90-day supply based on typical use
Benefits
Provides environmental protection against UVA/UVB, pollution, blue light, and infrared radiation.
- SPF 50 / PA ++++
- Water/sweat-resistant: 40 minutes
- Natural-looking, lightweight coverage
- Hydrating, antioxidant-rich
- 100% mineral, chemical-free active ingredients
- Elegant, non-greasy formula suitable for all skin tones and types
- Dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic
- Free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, oil, dyes, and fragrance
Description
We’re Colorescience, and we know healthy skin.
From sunlight, to pollution, to free radicals, we believe in going way beyond UV. We’re obsessively overprotective about preventing skin damage. And that’s exactly why physicians love us.
We know skincare innovation.
We believe skincare battles are best won before they are fought. Because investing in scientific innovation now, means we won’t have to pay the price for free radicals later.
We know sun protection.
When it comes to sunscreen, we believe it should be a purely physical relationship—not a chemical one. Because the best defense is a mineral suncare offense.
Colorescience.
Know Better Skin.
Full Details
FAQS
- What makes this new formulation different from the previous?
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While both formulations provide SPF protection from UVA/UVB, the Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 was reformulated with proprietary EnviroScreen® Technology to go beyond SPF protection.
- This new formulation also provides protection from other environmental aggressors that we are exposed to everyday, including:
- Pollution
- Blue light (also called High Energy Visible, or HEV, light)
- Infrared radiation
- In addition, this formulation includes hyaluronic acid (HA) powder for a moisturizing benefit and is water/sweat resistant up to 80 minutes. The new brush has antimicrobial bristles that protect and keep the brush fresh.
- This new formulation also provides protection from other environmental aggressors that we are exposed to everyday, including:
- What does the PA rating mean?
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The PA rating system measures the level of protection from UVA rays, which are known to cause pigment darkening in the skin. It measures the amount of time a product would protect your skin from darkening.
The following shows how much protection each PA score provides compared to unprotected skin. If your unprotected skin normally darkens/pigments after 5 min of UVA exposure:
PA Rating Level of Protection # of minutes protected before experiencing skin darkening/pigmentation PA+ 2-4 times 10-20 minutes PA++ 4-8 times 20-40 minutes PA+++ 8-16 times 40-80 minutes PA++++ >16 times >80 minutes - Why is the % of actives lower in this brush formula compared to the previous one?
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The Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 was reformulated with new, proprietary EnviroScreen® Technology. This technology uses patented zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that make them more efficient as sunscreen actives than standard zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
This formulation contains 22.5% Zinc oxide and 22.5% titanium dioxide, for a total of 45% of active ingredients. This is the highest percent of actives among leading brush-on sunscreens on the market.
Finally, Colorescience Sunforgettable™ brushes are the only powder sunscreen brushes recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 has earned the Skin Cancer Foundation Active use seal.
- What is the antimicrobial ingredient?
- Our brush is coated with a proprietary wash comprised of surfactants and a well-known non-toxic, and paraben-free preservative that has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungus to keep the brush fresh.
- Is Colorescience® brush cleaner compatible with the antimicrobial wash?
- Yes, Colorescience® brush cleaner is the most effective and gentle way to clean the antimicrobialtreated brush and maintain its freshness.
- What is EnviroScreen® Technology?
- EnviroScreen® Technology is proprietary to Colorescience. EnviroScreen® Technology uses patented active ingredients, Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, that create a barrier preventing free radical formation and oxidative stress. These patented actives are combined with specialty ingredients that, together, work synergistically to protect skin from damage caused by exposure to UVA/UVB rays, pollution, blue light (also known as High Energy Visible, or HEV, light), and infrared radiation.
- Can you explain how adherence/water- and sweat- resistance is tested?
- Colorescience follows the FDA guidelines for testing water resistance or adherence to the skin after exposure to water. A panel of 10 people apply the product to their skin prior to being immersed in a whirlpool (of moving or circulating water) for 20-minute cycles. After 20 minutes in the whirlpool, panelists exit the whirlpool before immersing themselves again. For 40 minutes water resistance, panelists are immersed in the water for two 20-minute cycles. For 80 minutes water resistance, this is done a total of 4 times. After all cycles are completed, the SPF that is remaining on the skin is measured. If after 80 minutes in the whirlpool, the SPF remaining is at least 50, the result is an SPF 50 with 80 minutes of water resistance.
- When I hold the new brush up next to the existing formula it appears lighter, why is that?
- Your eyes are not playing tricks on you; the new formulation does look lighter in the brush component in comparison to the existing brush in Medium, Tan and Deep. However, when you apply on skin you will see that there is no visible difference in how the color wears on the skin.
- What is the reasoning for why the colors appear visibly lighter in the brush component?
- This is a result of our new technology in which our zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are encapsulated, and how they interact with the iron oxides and our skin. While slightly lighter looking in the brush component, when applied to skin the colors wear the same.
- How do you measure pollution protection?
- We measure our pollution protection by directly measuring free radicals created from UV + pollution events on unprotected skin and skin protected with Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brushon Shield SPF 50. We use a testing technique called electron spin resonance (ESR) that uses a combination of a magnetic field and electronmagnetic waves to directly detect the unpaired electrons of free radicals.
- How long does it take to activate or prime the brush?
- When activating for the first time, hold the brush with cap on and facing down and tap 5-10 times on a hard surface. Put some power behind those taps! Then remove the cap and run your finger through the bristles to ensure powder is flowing. Repeat tapping if needed, until you see a small puff of powder in the air when running your finger through the bristles. It may be necessary to repeat this process a few times before initial use.
- How do you measure blue (HEV) light protection?
- Blue (HEV) light protection is tested by measuring the ability of the formula to block light in the HEV spectrum that would otherwise reach the skin. In practice, this is done by applying the formula to a transparent substrate at the same dose level (2mg/cm2) used in the FDA Monograph SPF test. The substrate is then placed at the entrance of an integrating sphere detector which captures all the light passing through the sample. This configuration is the same as that used in the FDA Monograph Critical Wavelength measurement and mimics the situation of a formula applied to the skin. The percentage of HEV light blocked is calculated by comparing the intensity of the light transmitted through the formula to the incident light at each wavelength throughout the HEV spectrum (400–490 nm).
- Will it work with all skin tones?
- Yes. The Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 is formulated for all skin tones and is available in 4 neutral shades – fair, medium, tan, and deep.
- How much do I need to apply to achieve SPF 50 protection?
- Two passes around the face is recommended to achieve full SPF 50 coverage.
- Is Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 water- or sweat- proof/resistant?
- Yes, Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 is water/sweat- resistant for up to 80 minutes.
- Is Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 non-comedogenic?
- Yes, Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 is non-comedogenic.
- Is Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 hypoallergenic?
- Yes, Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 is hypoallergenic. It is dermatologist-recommended.
- Is Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 gluten free?
- All Colorescience products are formulated without the addition of gluten or its derivatives. In addition, our products are 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen. Those who have gluten allergies may experience sensitivity when using topical products.
- Is Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 paraben free?
- Yes, Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 has been formulated without parabens. In addition, all Colorescience® products are also 100% free from phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.
- Is Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 sulfate free?
- Yes, Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 is sulfate free. In addition, all Colorescience® products are 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.
- Is Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 phthalate free?
- Yes, Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 is phthalate free. In addition, all Colorescience® products are 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.
- Is Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 oil free?
- Yes, Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 is oil free. In addition, all Colorescience® products are 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.
- Is Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 vegan?
- Yes. There are no animal products or derivatives in Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50. In addition, all Colorescience® products are 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.
- Is the brush tube BPA free?
- Yes, the tube is BPA free.
- Is this product compliant in the European Union?
- Yes, this product is sold in the EU and meets EU requirements for sunscreens.
For Who
How to Use
Shake well before each use. Apply liberally and evenly to face, neck, and décolleté. Reapply at least every two hours.
Pro Tip: Layer in with moisturizer, treatment or cosmetic products, or wear alone for Total Protection + a natural, healthy bronze tint every day
Know better skin.
Tips to get the most out of your Face Shield Bronze.
Two Face Shield Bronze Bottles
- Shake well before each use! Separation may occur and is natural.
- Apply at least a nickel-sized amount evenly on face for complete protection. Wear alone, mix with any other Face Shield product for your own custom blend, or layer with treatment products or cosmetics.
- Face Shield Bronze is an all-mineral sunscreen and is not meant to absorb into skin like self tanners or stains do. It will stay on until you wash it off!
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12%
Inactive Ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Tridecyl Salicylate, Mica, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Dimethiconol/ Propylsilsesquioxane/ Silicate Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Bisabolol (Levomenol), Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract (Silver Ear Mushroom), Isoceteth-10, Silica, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Caesalpinia Spinosa (Tara) Fruit Pod Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) .
NOTE: This product contains Niacinamide, or Vitamin B3. If you have a known allergy to Niacinamide, or suspect you may be allergic, please perform a patch test on the forearm or neck area before using this product.
POWERFUL PROTECTION, WITH A SUN-KISSED GLOW.
Carefully-selected specialty ingredients nourish skin and protect against harmful aggressors.
- IRON OXIDES
- Most commonly used as cosmetic colorants, these micronized pigments also help protect skin from damage and photoaging caused by blue (HEV) light.
- PEARLESCENT PIGMENTS
- Provide bronze shimmer for a healthy, sun-kissed glow without the damage.
- LIPOCHROMAN™
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A powerful antioxidant that helps prevent skin aging due to pollution and other environmental aggressors.*LIPOCHROMAN™ is a trademark of the Lubrizol Corporation or its affiliates
- BISABOLOL
- A soothing agent derived from chamomile oil that helps to calm and condition the skin.
- VITAL ET™
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This bio-available form of vitamin E provides antioxidant support while helping soothe redness related to environmental, bacterial, and mechanical factors. It is also shown to help calm skin both prior to and following UV exposure.*Vital ET™ Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries.
- SILVER EAR MUSHROOM EXTRACT
- Significantly more hydrating than hyaluronic acid. Proven to provide immediate hydration and improve skin's ability to retain moisture. Also provides antioxidant support to defend against premature skin aging.
- NIACINAMIDE
- Also known as Vitamin B3, it helps soothe skin, aid the skin barrier and balance sebum production.
- INFRAGUARD
- This combination of tara tannins (a powerful antioxidant) and organic sunflower sprouts helps to protect skin against the aging effects of infrared radiation (IR).
Additional information
| Weight | 1.8 oz |
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