Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF50 55ml

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 is a lightweight, all-mineral tinted sunscreen with SPF 50 and PA++++, powered by EnviroScreen technology against UVA/UVB, blue light, pollution and infrared, with buildable Flex coverage from tone-adapting encapsulated pigments and a natural demi-matte finish - sun protection and skin-evening colour in one step

Face Shield Flex SPF 50 is the flexible-coverage tinted sunscreen from the Sunforgettable Total Protection line by Colorescience. It is a lightweight liquid with all-mineral protection - SPF 50, PA++++ - and the brand's EnviroScreen technology, which defends the skin against UVA/UVB rays, blue light (HEV), pollution and infrared radiation. What makes Flex special is its buildable, tone-adapting colour coverage: encapsulated pigments "bloom" as you blend, adjusting to your skin tone and letting you go from a sheer veil to a fuller, make-up-like coverage. This listing is for the Medium shade, in the 55ml size.

All-mineral SPF 50 protection

The active protection comes from Zinc Oxide 12%, a mineral filter that sits on the skin and reflects and scatters UV light, delivering broad-spectrum SPF 50 and PA++++ protection against both UVB (burning) and UVA (ageing) rays. The active ingredients are 100% mineral, with no chemical UV filters, which makes the formula a comfortable choice for those who prefer physical sunscreens or have sensitive, reactive skin.

EnviroScreen technology - beyond UV

EnviroScreen technology is Colorescience's protective complex that goes beyond classic sun protection. In addition to UVA and UVB rays, it helps defend the skin against blue light (High Energy Visible light), pollution and infrared radiation - the everyday environmental stressors that contribute to premature ageing, dullness and uneven tone. Antioxidants in the formula help neutralise the free radicals these exposures generate, so the skin is protected on more fronts than a standard SPF provides.

Flex coverage - from sheer to full, one product

The heart of this product is its flexible, buildable coverage. The formula contains encapsulated iron oxide pigments that are released and "bloom" as you rub the product between your fingertips and blend it into the skin, adapting to your skin tone. One layer gives a sheer, natural veil; two to three layers build a medium to fuller, foundation-like coverage - allow about a minute between layers so each one sets. The result is sunscreen and complexion-evening colour in a single step, with no separate foundation needed.

Six tone-adapting shades - this is Medium

Face Shield Flex is available in six tone-adapting shades - Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, Deep and Rich Deep - each designed to flex around a range of undertones rather than match a single colour. This listing is the Medium shade, suited to light-to-medium skin tones with warm or neutral undertones. Because the pigments adapt as they develop, the shade blends into the skin naturally instead of sitting on top of it.

A lightweight liquid with a demi-matte finish

The texture is a lightweight, oil-free liquid that spreads easily and dries down to a natural demi-matte finish - luminous enough to look like skin, matte enough to control shine. It layers comfortably over moisturiser and under or instead of foundation, and the encapsulated pigments also contribute to the formula's visible-light defence, which is particularly relevant for skin prone to pigmentation.

Skincare actives that treat while they protect

Beyond protection and colour, the formula cares for the skin. Niacinamide (vitamin B3) supports a more even, refined-looking complexion; Lipochroman, a powerful antioxidant, helps defend against free radicals; bisabolol and Vital ET (a form of vitamin E) soothe and comfort the skin; silver ear mushroom extract provides lasting hydration; and InfraGuard (tara tannins with sunflower sprout extract) supports the defence against infrared and environmental stress. It is sun protection formulated like skincare.

Recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation

Face Shield Flex SPF 50 carries the Skin Cancer Foundation recommendation for active use, reflecting its broad-spectrum SPF 50 performance and its suitability for daily, real-world wear. For a product that doubles as light complexion make-up, that seal underlines that the protection is serious, not cosmetic.

Water and sweat resistant

The formula is water and sweat resistant for up to 40 minutes, so it holds up on warm days and during light activity. As with any sunscreen, reapply at least every two hours and after swimming, heavy sweating or towel drying. For touch-ups over make-up during the day, it pairs naturally with the Brush-On Shield powder from the same line.

Gentle, clean and suitable for sensitive skin

The formula is dermatologist tested and safe for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, oil-free and fragrance-free, and formulated to clean standards: vegan, paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free and gluten-free. This makes it a considered daily choice for reactive, blemish-prone or pigmentation-prone skin that needs high protection without heaviness.

How to use

Dispense onto fingertips and rub gently to release and activate the encapsulated pigments. Apply to a moisturised face and blend evenly - the shade is fully developed when the product no longer looks white. Allow 1-2 minutes to set, then layer as desired: one layer for sheer coverage, two to three for fuller coverage, waiting about a minute between layers. Use as the last step of your morning skincare, alone or under make-up, and reapply every two hours during sun exposure.

Colorescience - protection through pigment technology

Colorescience is a skincare brand known for combining serious sun protection with cosmetic elegance, using mineral filters, pigments and antioxidant complexes to protect the skin while improving how it looks. The Sunforgettable Total Protection line, with EnviroScreen technology, spans powder, cream and liquid formats that work together. Face Shield Flex comes in a 55ml tube - roughly a 90-day supply of daily protection. Store in a cool, dry place, keep out of reach of children and check the INCI list on the packaging for allergens.