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Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50.

Colorescience Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50
Sunscreen

About this product

Mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 that provides UVA/UVB protection plus iron oxides and patented EnviroScreen technology designed to shield against blue light, pollution, and infrared radiation.

Guru Score

90%

Yay

4 experts · Moderate agreement
4Gurus
4Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Doesn't feel like a mineral sunscreen
  • No white cast despite mineral filters
  • Blends in smoothly

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    This mineral sunscreen earns consistent praise for blending in seamlessly without the white cast typical of mineral formulas. Dermatologists and experts highlight the iron oxides for targeting melasma and hyperpigmentation, the added niacinamide, and the broad protective promise against blue light and environmental stressors through its EnvioScreen technology. It's water-resistant, oil-free, and available in tinted options to match different skin tones, making it accessible for most people.
    Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take April 2025

    What the gurus are saying.

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    Yay
    "My next recommendation here is the Colorescience Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50. This one's really cool because it has iron oxides, which will help block visible light, which is essential for preventing melasma and hyperpigmentation. It is also water resistant, so it's good for long-wearing, making it great for daily and outdoor use. It comes in multiple tints so you can skip foundation while getting full sun protection. The key ingredients in this one are zinc oxide 12%, titanium dioxide 4%, these are both physical filters they're going to provide broad-spectrum UV protection. It is tinted, so it also contains iron oxides and it has a little bit of niacinamide. If you're somebody who has dry, mature skin and you're looking for more hydration, Colorescience is your girl."
    Yay
    "This mineral sunscreen doesn't feel like a mineral sunscreen and I have used it"
    Yay
    "This is the Colorescience Unforgettable classic. I have used this for years and still really really like it."
    All 2 takes from Dr. Sam Ellis
    Hyperpigmentation Morning Skincare Routine with Hydroquinone | Dr. Sam Ellis
    "First up on my sunscreen application list is the Colorescience Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50. This one has a very light peachy pink tint and I'm going to do at least four fingers of this. I want a full sunscreen application with this alone. This happens to be an all mineral sunscreen, but I don't think if you have hyperpigmentation or melasma you need to use a mineral sunscreen. I feel like that is such a false claim that's made out there. You can use a chemical sunscreen if it works better for your skin. Initially it looks like it's going to have a white cast but none on my skin. I think it's gorgeous. That is like a full layer of sunscreen."
    GRWM Skincare & Makeup Routine: Sharing Our Trip to Japan (Tokyo & Kyoto) | Dermatologist
    "This is the Colorescience Unforgettable classic. I have used this for years and still really really like it."
    Yay
    "My number one recommendation for a sunscreen is Color Science Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50. The unique thing about this sunscreen is it's claimed to go beyond just UVA and UVB protection and additionally protect against blue light, but also it gives environmental protection from pollution and infrared radiation due to their patented EnviroScreen technology. This sunscreen has niacinamide in it, which is one of my favorite skincare ingredients. Other important points about this sunscreen are that it is water resistant, oil-free, cruelty-free, and there are no chemical sunscreen filters. It is also reef safe, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and it's free from gluten, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, talc, dyes, mineral oils, and drying alcohols. There are several options to choose from with different amounts of tinting so you can more closely match your unique skin tone."
    Top Pick: blue light protecting sunscreen

    Frequently asked.

    What is Colorescience Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50?

    Mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 that provides UVA/UVB protection plus iron oxides and patented EnviroScreen technology designed to shield against blue light, pollution, and infrared radiation.

    Is Colorescience Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 worth it?

    Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 90%.

    What is Colorescience Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50's Guru Score?

    Colorescience Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 90%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

    Who is Colorescience Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 best for?

    Colorescience Unforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 is generally suited to sensitive skin.

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