Colorscience Total Protection Sunforgettable Face Shield FLEX SPF 50 -Is it "all that"??
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- I finally got my hands on this new Colorscience Flex - which comes in four shades and promises to adjust to your skin tone so you can wear it instead of foundation! Let's just see about that!
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1/4 tsp is the recommended amount for the 95th percentile of men's faces - so the top 5% of men's face size! Most women can get away with less, but best bet is to measure your face area in cm (using like a sheet mask for ex) then doubling it to get the amount in mg you should wear. I did this and found I needed to use only 1/7 tsp for my face. Many sunscreens might be much more wearable if you use less. Of course it's always safer to use more, but as someone who struggles with sunscreen casts and feeling heavy, knowing this has been very useful.
Where did you learn this info? It’s great!! Thank you for sharing!
Yup. Exactly this. Way too much product results in schmearing of the sunscreen when stuff is applied over it and also likely why it's all running into your eyes.
Yes for me it’s actually closer to 1/8 tsp for the face when doing the math. Also after you calculate the area it’s by weight, that you can convert into tsp for easy measurement. I also always heard from derms that is 1/4 tsp for face, front of neck and ears…Which works out for me again with the calculation methods.
Thank you for this, because that was my thought throughout the entire video, that it was just extremely too much quantity of it on the face. More doesn't always mean better and not just about performance.
You are quickly becoming one of my favorites on You Tube. Great info and perspectives in your videos!
Agreed! She's so good b/c she's authentic
Thank you so much!!
Even though the shade was a tad light, I thought you could have gone without foundation if you had wanted. The spf had decent coverage! Great video!
I love this sunscreen. I put it directly on my skin and rub it in sometimes using a foundation brush so I can bring it down in my neck. All sunscreens dry out my face, Elta MD as well. This is the only sunscreen that doesn’t give me dry patches. Expensive, but I don’t have to waste money trying others. Great review, thank you!!
Glad it works for you!
You are applying it correctly 💋
When I first tried Flex, it did not set up at all. But then I realized that Flex is oil-free, which means it doesn’t play well with products/moisturizers that contain oil. So, I switched my moisturizer to oil-free. It made a huge difference. Although the finish was on the dewy side, it set up nicely for me. I use CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion Oil-Free.
Hmmm....for me, my sunscreen has to work with my skincare. There are so many sunscreens out there to choose from, I'm not willing to change my skincare to make a sunscreen work. Glad it worked for you, thought!
I have the flex and initially when i used it i hated it for same reasons as you, it felt like it just layed on top of the skin and didnt settle. However ive found a way to incorporate it into my routine. I also have the original spf from colorescience so i apply that to the back of my hand and just a pea size amount of the flex (the flex spreads well so u dont need a lot) mix them together and then apply to my face. Mixed with the original spf it doesnt feel tacky or greasy and blends in well leaving glowy look. It provides some coverage as well. I dont wear foundation just light powder ontop, so this is good enough coverage for me for every day.
My favorite is their original formula. It's a bit light, so I go over it with a few drops of the MyChelle mineral which is too dark. Also, this combo helps due to the fact that the ColorScience is a bit glowy on me during the summer months (I'm not as dry) and the MyChelle is drying. I use this and rarely use foundation now-it's just a great skin-like pair. Also, I'd suggest letting your sunscreen set for at least 15 min. I do and it melds to your skin making other makeup application a breeze!🌞
I do the same thing - for the same reasons and I love it, totally recommend! (I mix OG Colorscience with the medium MyChelle on the back of my hand - they mix well and then apply.)
Oh sounds great. ❤️
I put of my sunscreen and then I get dressed and go make coffee and feed the dogs. THEN I put on my makeup so that I can give the spf 20 mins to set prior to makeup. Now that it is my routine, it isn’t a big deal and I don’t really lose any time in the morning.
The same here! I make coffee, write in my journal, make the bed and do my body skin care, then lay out my clothes “uniform capsule wardrobe” and select my accessories, drink water. 😂 We all have other things to do to start our day. 💋
I do the same kind of thing. I put my sunscreen on with my moisturizer first thing, then I’ll put makeup on later.
@@HeatherFonseca I know I’ll use my moisturizer in the winter with Flex. 💋
Great review as always! I have used this product successfully this summer as a one and done situation, going out on a boat all day on the tx coast, it worked great for me. I love that it’s not drying and gives me coverage so my skin tone is evened out nicely and I feel moisturized all day out in the wind and sun. Love your channel!
Thanks for the demo & review beautiful lady! Totally agree, sunscreen needs to be affordable. And seatbelt friendly sunscreen is a thing for me too lol!
No one ever talks about seatbelt friendly - but it's important!
Thank you so much for your honest review! I was afraid of this feeling a bit greasy so now I know you feel that way
Nice review! Have you tried Vanicream mineral sunscreens? I bought both the 30 and 50 SPF options recently (both untinted) and am SO impressed. I tend to prefer high end products but have never found a decent high end sunscreen that doesn’t feel chalky and uncomfortable. These lovelies from the drug store are really moisturizing and elegant with skin loving ingredients. Really surprising and a great option for people who don’t like mineral sunscreen (I also prefer chemical, but am prone to melasma so mineral is my best bet).
I love their sunforgettable powder. It is very hard to get in EU, the applicator is crap, the brush feels like the lowest quality alpaca butt hair... but the finish on the skin is better than any other powder I have ever tried. No talc, not drying, amazing blurring effect, the shade medium looks great on my skin (mac nc20/25, EL 2N1). There isn't many products I go through so much hassle for - but that powder is so worth it. As for tinted spfs, I like Bioderma AR spf 50+, the tint is neutral/slightly rosy, great for dry skin. But it is pricey... 30ml for 15€ and I go through it within 3 weeks.
I got the CHANEL Ombré blush on Saturday, I use it for a bronzer because it has a rose undertone. As far as the Color Science, I think it looks very nice, reminds me of the CHANEL CC cream.
I had the same experience, so greasy. Mine actually looked cakey too. I really wanted to love this!
yes - it's not cute - lol. I use it on my chest which helps get rid of the redness there.
@@TheHoodedLid I'd use it on my body if it were transfer proof - it's not! :( Do you have any tinted sunscreens you recommend instead of this?
@@kalleyluv Australian Gold which is VERY drying on the face, but if you give it 20 minutes to set up, it will not budge or transfer unto your clothes. But, it doesn't look as pretty on the skin because it's drying. So my deep lines on the chest look pretty bad with it. If you don't have those vertical lines and the color works for you, it's one to try!
@@TheHoodedLid thank you, you are awesome!
I'm sure I won't have the patience to apply this amount/2 layers of sunscreen for the Flex. Thank you for your video. I've been web searching for the perfect tinted face sunscreen.
The Colorscience Flex looked good on you and together with the foundation, even better. Did I miss you putting on under-eye concealer? If not, you did not need it with the sunscreen/foundation combination. It does seems like a lot of work to achieve that look, though, especially if you don't like the feel of it. For that price, I can't imagine taking all that time to "get your face on", when there are so many other sunscreens out there in the market that perform well and don't make you feel like you have to wash your face. I use the Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen because I love how makeup looks over it. In fact even on the days I do not use it as my sunscreen, I still use it as an under eye primer before concealer.
I have trouble with this sunscreen because it has such a silicone texture. With my oily skin it just feels so goopy and my makeup slides everywhere. I really wish I loved it. 😩. I am still on the hunt. I have a cola mineral one right now but it pills like crazy. So the hunt continues.
I only buy colorscience when the website is having a sale, but I love the product. And I justify the price by saying I don’t have to buy makeup because it’s tinted and it also has antioxidants so I need less skincare too
I only use zinc oxide in my SPF, so i give this one a try,Thanks!
Same but I prefer blue light protection and Colorscience is my choice 💋
I hope it works for you!!
Ahhh great video. I just reviewed this and I wondered if anyone else had the same experience. This one feels heavy on my skin as well and I have oily skin and live in a Humid climate. It also transfers on everything...my phone, my hands etc.
Thank you for this review! I agree I like my sunscreen on the cheaper side because like you I use a lot of it. I was excited to discover your sunscreen series! You review Versed guards up which o also really like.
Like you I don’t like a greasy feeling on my face, though i think my skin is probably oilier than yours because I don’t need to use a lot of moisturizer during the day. I suffer from a lot of shine on my skin and I’m usually trying to get a more matte finish. Anyhoo, thank you for the review.
Also, I’m also liking the cetaphil sheer mineral face liquid sunscreen. It leaves a white cast but I’m pretty fair so it doesn’t bother me, though I do need to put makeup over it.
Love love love flex! Mixed w glow
Its amazing spf using it one week now, great covarage and glow
I wasn't able to make it a full day wearing this sunscreen due to the slippage. I was careful around my eyes and set with powder, but the zinc migrated causing irritation. I couldn't wait to wash it off. I am definitely not a mineral sunscreen user.
Glad to know I'm not the only one!
Dr. Dray just recommended one of my favorite sunscreens, so it’s gonna be sold out everywhere now! 😬🤷🏼♀️😬
I’m not that scared of orange on my face/ neck. I’m so fair, everything tinted is entirely too dark. I’ve reached the point I just DGAF. 😎
What sunscreen do you use? I prefer Colorscience 💋
@@TheBohemianStyle I use a cheap mineral sunscreen mixed with a little foundation; Australian Gold mineral, though it’s too dark; or Isehan Mommy sunscreen.
@@ambergerhelper7852 I find Australia Gold thicker then Colorscience and I agree with you that it is too dark for fair skin. Thank you for getting back to me. 💋
lol!
It gave me way more coverage than I was expecting feels like a foundation
I observed the same. My only concern is good removal during my nightly routine. I plan to buy Clinique cleansing balm for 1st cleanse. I plan to only use this in the winter when I go to work or on a date with my husband. Can you tell me where you live? What is your skin type and I wonder what area you are in to know what weather conditions you have to deal with?💋
@@TheBohemianStyle Clinique balm is actually my favourite and removes this perfectly. I’m from the Uk so not that hot at all. Very sensitive combination skin. It feels very hydrating but I don’t find it that glowy after it sets. I like it but it can look cakey if I haven’t used a good moisturiser underneath
@@same5640 Thank you for getting back to me. We have had massive heat wave here in Ontario, Canada. My normal to dry skin has some oily skin on the nose now and I wouldn’t wear Flex currently unless there is a wedding to attend to. I just got a bottle, before I got a sample to try. It does feel thick. 💋
I bought that sunscreen and hated it. It's way too wet. It never dries out. I look like the mate from Colorescience.
It did seem to me that far too much product was applied here - a little less can still give you the SPF benefit. I really like the product but the colour range is pretty poor.
You look amazing especially for your age!
Thank you, I was waiting for you to give you're opinion, I think it is too expansive but if it was the wonder spf so many people on you tube tell us, I was wondering ...
Wonder no more!
I got the colorscience flex in the medium shade. I don't like the color or the consistency. I like the original colorscience one better even though it is on the shiny side.
I am thinking about giving this product a try. I use Elta MD, but I would like to find something that could act like a foundation also. Thank you for your review.
you're welcome
I having been using the Flex in Fair. I disliked it at first because I found it too heavy and too dimethiconey . I frequently add a little Face Shield in Bronze and/or Glow and it’s grown on me…. enough that I just reordered. I wear it without foundation and just add cream bronzer and blush. I too really like it on my neck and chest. It has a lot of coverage… I have been wearing it running errands during the day.
I wear Flex for date night or those bad skin days. I also use the other Colorscience 💋
It is way too shiny for me and I’d much rather use the original. I tried and tried and all I wanted to do was wash my face when I wore it!!
Thank you for a great review. Have you tried DRMTLGY? I use the universal tinted moisturizer SPF 46 and really like it.
Yes, did a review of the DRMTLGY a few months ago.
I’m new to your channel. I will look for it.
I don’t love the Flex sunscreen. I can use it as a concealer but it’s too heavy for total face use. I prefer the original spf 50;face shield. Luckily it’s still available! For chemical sunscreen I buy Japanese sunscreen or use the Volition one which is great for dry skin. And yes, I don’t use foundation with sunscreen. From a shade standpoint I can get away with the lightest shade of flex but don’t love the texture when using the amount needed.
I few people have said they prefer the original to this new one. Like you, I prefer Asian sunscreens!
@@TheHoodedLid I use Colorscience because it doesn’t irritate my eyes. So even when I use one of my Japanese sunscreens, I need a separate mineral sunscreen for my eye area. The Colorscience eye sunscreen is even more expensive! But it doubles as a color corrector on me so I can eliminate another product. But I sure wish I could find a less expensive option for my eye area.
Can I ask what is your favourite factor 50 PA++++ tinted sunscreen for your skin tone?
I haven't found one that's tinted that really works for me - i.e. I can leave the house without foundation and not feel like I'm an odd color. In the summer that Alastin tinted is pretty good though
Very informative. Thank you 🙏
My pleasure
thank you for your review, phew dodged the bullet
Great video!
It looked like it laid on your face. Too bad. Nice to hear that it works on your chest. Have you tried Tatcha’s spf? It is expensive so I understand if you haven’t.
Yes, I have tried it. I remember it as a dimethicone bomb! I agree, the price is very high and I think most of my subs wouldn't go for something that expensive.
1/4 Teaspoon is for face and neck
Nope! It's for face.
Why use a tinted sunscreen if you are using a foundation?
Good question! I personally wouldn't wear this as foundation and always put foundation on top of tinted sunscreens, unless the color is perfection, and I'm not going out.
I use tinted sunscreen to cover as much of my rosacea as possible. I can use less foundation that way.
@@ambergerhelper7852 Same here! I love the Asian sunscreens, but they're rarely tinted. If I use them, then I have to add yet another layer of of tinted primer to cover the rosacea. By the time you get to foundation, it's just too many layers. So.. tinted sunscreen for the win!
@@gategirl66 Agree. If I do an Asian sunscreen, I have to use concealer on my cheeks or deal with the pink. I’m lucky I don’t have the pimples (yet?); my lobster face can scare small children.
Because mineral sunscreen is extremely white from the zinc oxide so if it's not tinted you will literally look like a party clown
I'm very curious about what products you used under this, because the ColorScience literally just danced on top of your skin and didn't appear to soak in at all. Something just wasn't quite right.
Take a look at my AM skincare routine
wow you have put so much on your face!
Maybe you didn't watch the full video - the amount I put on is the amount you need to put on in order to get the SPF as labeled. When you apply less, you get less SPF coverage.
@@TheHoodedLid i actually did! it’s a great video, just personal opinion for me it’s a lot!
I think the colours were perfect for you.
A bit too light, I think!
@@TheHoodedLid are you still using it?
Yeah that looks like too much product. 😕
Everytime I try a mineral sunscreen I hate it which leads to me never wearing it. I'd rather go with something more risky like chemical because at least I'm gonna wear it.
It's not too much product. 1/4 teaspoon is what is required to get the SPF listed on the bottle. I also don't care for mineral sunscreen. I've been liking the Tula Mineral Magic lately, though
I have 30 mins to do my face before work in the morning @ 0630 This would NOT be possible !!!!!!!!!!!
Adorable you!
Why are you not putting it around your eyes at all? That’s the most important part that is most prone to developing skin cancers and photo aging.
Several reasons - sunscreen tends to migrate INTO my eyes. Two, mineral sunscreen is very drying. Three - this is a thick formula which doesn't look great in that area and finally - sunsglasses will protect your eyes from the UV if they are rated to do so (most are) and large enough!
@@TheHoodedLid those reasons you list are all why skin cancer and sun aging damage is the most common in that area. Sunglasses are only effective if your combining them with a brimmed hat AND wearing them all day long even in the house when the sun is up.
Pick a sunscreen you like around your eyes to apply if you do not like your chosen ‘face’ sunscreen in that area. Many of the Korean new age filters are amazing around the eye and extremely moisturizing off the top of my head I know the mermaid sun gel I can literally put in my eyeball with no burn 🤣 and most sunscreens make my eyes burn and water. Also the isntree hylauronic acid sunscreen is great around the eyes as it plumps the fine lines AND since you should be reapplying every 2-3 hours it keeps the area very hydrated and replumps them :)
Why avoid the eyelids
Because my eyelids are very, very sensitive and zinc has burned them in the past.
@@TheHoodedLid I see. It’s the opposite for me. I use Paula’s choice spf 30 wrinkle defense for my eyes and Japanese chemical sunscreen everywhere else. I do sunglasses too of course
That's A LOT to put on your face! Lol I use a very small amount.
Nope - you need 1/4 teaspoon to get the SPF listed on the bottle. Otherwise, you're getting a fraction of the protection. The science behind SPF and how it's measured and approved by the FDA is very specific - and internationally recognized as 2mg per cm2 of surface - roughly a 1/4 teaspoon
Why are you using foundation over this? It is supposed to be a foundation....
Watching this is painful… it’s supposed to replace your foundation … that’s the whole point of it being tinted full coverage
no.
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Hi- thank you for reviewing this. I like the fact that there are several shades of this sunscreen. But, I would not enjoy the « heavy » feeling you described. It’s a good thing you found a way to make good use of this product.
I can't tell you how many sunscreens I've tried that don't like, but I can often times find use for them!
Thank you for sharing. You saved me 50 bucks. roseingeorgia