ColorescienceTotal Protection Face Shield SPF 50

This is a great mineral-based sun protection option! No white coloring, Feels a little thick when first applied, but then settles in and feels good. Looks great on and you can use instead of a foundation, if you wanted. I think it's a bit heavy on the shine, so I like to mix it with the "flex" product to even it out just a bit. But, you can still just wear the "Glow" for an after workout look. I apply this every morning when I wake up!

This is a perfect coverage 50 spf face cream. You do not have to wear any make up with this product. Use night and day and don’t worry about being in the sun. It helps make your skin glow and look flawless!

Let me start off by saying that my skin is the type to get offended at pretty much everything and anything; I have tried countless sunscreens (chemical, mineral, hybrid... you name it), and all have been irritating, drying, and/or burning to the skin. The only sunscreen that seemed to be tolerable was EltaMD UVclear SPF 46 (for acne prone and sensitive skin), and even THAT was too drying for my skin—to be specific, first application is acceptable, but reapplication immediately dries and peels the skin). I kept on trying to find different sunscreens that could potentially work, but to no avail. Until... I finally gave Colorscience a try. Since then, this little bottle has been my best friend. And here is why:1) It does not irritate my skin whatsoever, and is, in fact, quite moisturizing; it leaves my skin feeling soft, and quenched.2) It does not leave any white cast—I have a fairly light complexion, however, so I am not sure how darker tones would fare with this particular tinted sunscreen.3) It is water resistant. Most mineral sunscreens leave a pretty heavy white cast, and those that are water resistant tend to do so even more. This one however, does not.4) No grainy feeling on application (I have had a few mineral sunscreens that felt a little grainy when applying).5) The price is very acceptable, especially considering the brand. I looked up their 3 in 1 eye renewal therapy (which also provides sun protection), and the price was quite high for its size and my budget sadly.If you have an extremely dry, sensitive, and acne prone skin (Or just skin, simply), you might want to give this a try. I am aware that everyone’s skin is different and with different needs. However... I do believe that, considering how easy it is to offend my very sensitive skin, if something works well for me, there are chances it will not be offensive to other people’s skin either.

I only deducted a star because it was not perfect for “all skin tones”. I am very pale with cool pink undertone. Where it does give me “healthy color” without being orange (after waiting 15-20 minutes for the color to settle.), which is something I have never had before with a bronzer. I’m impressed. But… as you can see I the photo, you can clearly see where the spf ends and my shoulders begin. I prefer something more subtle so if I decide to take change my top or if my strap moves you don’t see the stark alabaster skin line. That said, if I was going to be fastidious about where my close rest on me, this would be wonderful.Ok now the pros:Goes on like a dream. Unscented, but the smell of the ingredients is subtle (maybe some Shea butter scent? It’s so light I can’t place it) and goes away after about 20 minutes. I have very dry, extremely sensitive skin. I mean… VERY sensitive. This feels like a high end thicker moisturizing cream/balm, but had zero stickiness or oily feeling. When I first saw the deep brown bronze color in the drops j put on my fingertips and then the orangy tint as I first put it on I started to panic. Thankfully it blended in quite well. I have NEVER had a bronzer look natural or not orange on me. So the product base is exquisite. I have bought over 27 face sunscreen products this year trying to find anything my skin would play nice with and my skin actually LOVES this. I further I have it on and I hugged my nesting partner who was wearing a light t-shirt and there was no transfer or oily blotches on his shirt as I have had with most others. I used the original version of this that has a neutral beige tint, the formulas feel identical, though I have not checked the ingredients. What is important here is it layers beautifully! I had the bronze on and because 2 hours had gone by I put the original over it and wow, I love the effect! I still can’t feel it on and it hasn’t pilled or left creases of product on my neck (unlike Elta MD Clear’s 2nd and 3rd 2hour reapplication layers.)Here is what I am squealing with excitement about. Not only does my skin adore this product feel and formulation, but it layers! I am going to try to contour myself with the bronze. Use the Original first, and add contours under my jaw, where blush would go and my temples, blending before the product dries. Because of the way the bronze didn’t shift when I applied the original on top, it is likely that when I apply the other layers of just the original every 2 hours, it should still look beautiful.I WILL be experimenting with how this works and how well it holds up to being outside, then update you here. (Currently I am outside less than an hour, but have enough windows o still get sun burned and sun angry red skin within 2 hours inside my home. So I still want to check for outside direct sunlight efficacy too.)(Before this I was using SuperGoop Unseen Sunscreen, but my face still got red/irritated and EltaMD UV Clear, which had less redness/irritation, but was still causing me mild redness. Everything else was either tacky, oily or had an unacceptably white cast. The closest to 3rd runner up was the “No more foundation” it’s cosmetics moisturizing spf cream. It moisturized with zero skin irritation and had fantastic spf, but I did look like I had a plastic mask which is jot my thing. It appears I have the best of what I adored about “No more foundation” and a clear or unnoticeable tinted spf that looks plausibly natural!)

I struggle with sensitive skin, so when I introduce a new product to my routine I am always hesitant, but with this tinted sunscreen the experience has been completely positive. It’s not oily but it does give the most beautiful glow to your skin. A little truly goes a long way, so totally worth the investment.

Ive been using this daily for a few years now. It is hands down my top favorite product for my skin and I've recommended it to several friends. I love the very slight dewy finish and tiny bit of color/coverage just enough to even out my skin tone. I don't use any foundation or anything else this does it all for me!! Total game changer. It goes on so smooth and nice with no pilling. And the consistency is pretty thin so a little goes a long way! The only thing is I am very fair skinned (redhead) and the color is great for me but not sure how it is for tanner or darker folks.