The FLEX is incredible everyone!! I bought both the FLEX and the original simultaneously to try, and they really serve two completely different purposes. Original is for no-coverage just spf days and the FLEX is truly a SPF and makeup in one. I’m returning the original (no need to spend that much just on spf, I’ll use eltaMD for that, better bang for your buck) and keeping the FLEX. Also a tip - the bottle instructs to blend it in your hand before applying and I think that helps ensure the color beads are fully activated to avoid it ending up too white on the skin.
@@enidhutchinson ah, yes it does contain niacinamide, sorry :/ My runner up choice of spf/coverage was the Supergoop CC Screen - SPF 50. Same price point (price per oz), great spf and makeup coverage, and no niacinamide. They also have a decent shade range. If FLEX hadn’t launched I would have stuck with that one after trying MANY. May want to try that one, however I find that many either love or hate it.. it can tend to be cakey but I found putting moisturizer and even an oil under it helps with the texture. I purchased with Amazon Prime so I could return if I didn’t like it.
@@reneer33 I have to say I LOVED the original formula of the supergoop CC cream but they reformulated and the new one SUCKS. I was literally planning on buying the original formula for life lol
@@enidhutchinson Sensitive skin person here! The only mineral SPF my skin likes, that wears well with makeup and doesn't have Niacinamide is the TIZO Primer/Sunscreen. It comes in tinted and non-tinted. My only word of caution is that it won't layer nicely with a moisturizer that contains a lot of silicones.
FINALLY - I get to see what the light shade of flex looks like. So happy you did this comparison. Ive been using the original for years and thought Id want to try the light shade. However, it looks lighter than the classic. I'll just stick to the original. Thanks so much for the comparisons and saving me the trouble of making a decision.
Regarding the lack of shades for super light and dark skin, this is not a foundation. Its a sunscreen and the only brand that even offers more than one shade so they should be commended for that, not criticized.
The Flex also has a higher PA rating of ++++ compared to the original face shield of only +++ (don’t remember hearing it mentioned). But I’ve been loving the flex in place of foundation! ❤️
Yeah, Very Fair, Fair, & Fair to Light also lack representation. Lightest shade "Fair" is hella dark & pink. I always call out omissions on *both* side of the shade spectrum.
Idk, maybe their swatches are off bc the light looked pretty darn light on her skin in the video. I bought their bronze face shield and let me tell you those swatches were sooo off on their website. But I was thinking the same thing when I saw the swatches. It could also be that on the deeper models their skin tones are showing through making it look darker
This flex technology sounds incredible. It's exactly what I've been looking for. A sunscreen and a makeup in one. Thank you for this review. I will be purchasing
Thanks Abbey. You do the best reviews. I know i can count on you to do good close ups of testing on the face which a lot of channels don't do. Swatches on the hand only aren't the same. So thank you! :)
I totally agree they serve 2 different purposes. The flex has completely replaced foundation for me which I love! I do wish it felt a bit more lightweight on my oily skin & I also have the streaking problem but it’s worth having the sunscreen & coverage all in one step. I didn’t realize there was a matte formula now so I definitely need to try that now!
Please review their new matte sunscreen !! Btw I have NC 37 skin tone and the medium shade works great on me. It’s better on its own in my opinion and adding concealer on top vs foundation for more coverage. Thanks for reviewing!
Okay I have the Flex Fair and I am definitely going to purchase the Medium shade. I am very pasty as well but I feel like my skin looks SO lifeless with the fair. In your comparison the side of your face with medium just looks so much more vibrant, even though the fair is probably the "correct" shade. Thank you for comparing the two!
I’m so jealous you have such clear skin!! I got my skin under control & still have some spots., & can’t do any makeup.. & my skin looks uneven. Yours is so pretty you don’t even need foundation at all!
Good thing to know for people with acne prone skin - is that the original formulation does not have any potential pore cloggers and the flex does (Zea mays Corn Starch)
I love the sunforgettable sunscreen, I can't wait until the Flex comes to the UK too, as it doesn't seem to be available here yet and all the Colorescience sunscreens have been sold out for ages :(
THIS! Just in time. I saw the new flex and been wondering, but from your try on I'm not sure that's what I'm looking for.. Tried the original peachy tone, did not finish the bottle, I heard so many obsessed with it, but your words are closest to my experience, not light weight a bit tacky with reapplication, shiny/dewy
Just noticed on the Colorscience website the suggest using the various sunscreens as bronzer, highlighter, etc. While that would be an expensive face of makeup, since you have all their products, could you do a video to show how that could work along with their. 3in one total eye and SPF color sticks?
So there’s this TH-camr, Aina Marie, MD that made a video on this spf and she explains the reason why there’s only 3 shades. I’m not gonna try to explain it but it’s due to the non nano spf I believe? Idk but u and anyone wonder about the limited shade range should watch her video. It wasn’t to intentionally leave certain skin tones out.
Thanks for this comparison- great intel! I’ve used the Classic and love it, but it sits wet on my skin and is transferable. ( I’m combo skin over 55 yrs). Will be trying the Flex soon - prob will mix the fair and medium to achieve good color match. My aim is to avid the transferability and the wet feeling of the classic .
Girlll you and your reviews rock!!! I purchased the glow after watching your vid and I’m in loveeee. I was just waiting to see the swatches for flex between fair and medium and thanks to your accuracy I now know that I’ll go for medium. This will totally replace my BB balm from MDSolarSciences bcs colorscience is just what fulfills me (after watching u lmao) Thank you so so so much Abbey!!!
I recently purchased the Flex in fair and the matte. I am a regular user of the original version that I sometimes mix w/a tiny bit of Bronze. I think the Flex runs very warm, as does the matte. The matte to me looks very similar to the medium shade of the Flex, but ever so slightly less warm. I personally have combo skin and live in a dry climate, so I hope to use the combo of Flex and Matte (t-zone area) in the warmer months and will go back to the original when it is cooler. HTH
@@JLeigh75309 I don't use this the full amount as it'll be drying, I use waterproof sunscreens in the summer which can be shiny, then I put AG on to remove the shine, work perfectly. BUT you guys saw that AG removed these SPF from their Amazon store lately? I added to cart earlier but then it's all gone... wonder if anything happening
I'll def be buying the Flex b/c I love an SPF 50, the demi-matte finish (NO radiance for me!!) and the tint. While the Fair shade would probably work better for my pale skin, I'm tempted to try the Medium so I can have just a bit of color for a change. I absolutely want to see a review of the Matte option - I wonder if it's truly matte. Like so many matte primers I try, they are NOT matte!! Anyway, your puppy is so adorable!! Is he/she a cocker spaniel??!? So cute I can't stand it!!!
Diane, I purchased the Flex in both Fair & Medium. The medium was too dark for me, but you can mix it with the others. My rotation right now includes the Colorescience Classic & the Flex in fair … then I sometimes mix them with a drop of Flex in medium or the Glow depending on the day. I love the finish of the Flex!!! So pretty. 😎❤️☀️ I agree with Abbey, the Classic is more hydrating. So you might get both the fair & medium in the Flex formulation & mix them to find your shade. Also, I’ve used the Colorescience brush on powder over the sunscreen, but I really don’t like their brush applicator. So I opened it & poured the powder in a clean dark RX bottle & carry it with me & use a small blush brush for application. 😂
I just started watching your videos. I love the fun practical information you provide. Love the process where you show the side by sides so we can see in real time. I hate spending ton of money and the product doesn't work. You have an interesting approach and it is great.
I don’t find any of Elta MD’s products to provide any (or at most, much) makeup coverage. The FLEX provides an arguably solid medium coverage with just one coat. I use Elta MD (UV Physical) on the days I don’t go out and don’t need any makeup coverage since you get more for your money.
I wanted to love this, but it just didn’t work for me. Fair was too fair, and medium was too dark/orange. It clung to dry patches and looked crusty on me. I feel like the shade adjusting thing is a bit of a gimmick. I love the face shield classic though!
Hi Abbey, loved the review! But in my eyes both the fair and the medium looked verrry streaky at the end. I dont know, maybe the camera picked it up more dramatically?
These formulas scare me cuz I tried one from Hydropeptide with the exact same "technology" and even though it looked blended from 2 feet away when I got up close I could see SO MANY unblended areas and I remember I tried it and went to work and looked in a mirror and immediately wanted to pretend-faint so I could go home. It was shocking.
I just found this channel when looking for K18 hair reviews. I love the channel. Thank you for delivering fair, no nonsense, informative product reviews. I subscribed immediately after the K18 review and have liked every other review I’ve watched.
I thought you were supposed to first break it up in your hands before applying to your face. I wonder if that would make a difference. I’m just curious. Love the comparison and all your videos.
I tried the PC super light and it was just so liquidy in me and I never could get it to soak in even with a lighter application. I don’t understand how so many people love it so much. Maybe it’s just me 😎
I’m so glad you made a review!! Your reviews are always so comprehensive!! I was just wondering how it reapplies throughout the day? Like do you reach for it for reapplication every couple of hours?
Sorry I totally forgot to mention that! I’d say reapplication is the same gist as initial application- just have to work with it a little to get it to blend nicely!
Hi! I wasn't sure if I wanted to subscribe to your channel. UNTIL, I watched several of your videos. You are so informative on the topics that interest me the most with all of the self tanners, tints and spf's, etc. You really have helped me to make the best decisions without me having to fork out money. So, Thank You! Also, I LOVE your makeup in this video! Very Summery! Will you please list what you are wearing? Not so much as to what's on your eyes and lips, but your actual face. You look beautiful and I want to look Summery too! Thanks!
Would be interested to see a review of the Ilia skin tint as the finish looks very similar to the flex formula here and the shade range is more inclusive.
I have been interested in Ilia foundation drops. I was going to mix it into another sheer mineral sunscreen. Have you tried Flex? I think I need Fair to mix with Medium. I want a no make-up look. How are the drops as sunscreen?
Thank you for your videos, I love watching them! You are always very informative and I really appreciate you taking the time to do a side by side comparison of the products on your face instead of just on your wrist or arms. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see more new videos! BTW, I started using Tretinoin because of you! :-)
Thanks for this video!! This helped answer questions I had! I need a SPF for very dry & mature skin, so the one w/o color is the one I will start with. I only use a tinted moisturizer (Charlotte Tilbury light wonder) so this was super helpful! I might get the flex in the summer to add the second layer. Either way you’ve really helped.
I tried the flex in medium and it was not for me. It came out way too dark so I gave it away to a lady who has deeper skin tone than I do. She loves it!
Weirdly I found your channel last night and watched the old review, subscribed and then today when I opened the app this popped up. I think it’s a sign lol
Have you not tried the IT Cosmetics cc cream? Its a 50 spf physical sunscreen and tint makeup and looks flawless. Also Trinny London does her BFF and her new more matte version and its spf tint and has the microsphere bursting technology. Ive used this tech since 2013 or so in my Nuganic cc cream spf....now I use IT Cosmetics and Trinny London
I've always wanted to try IT cosmetics but as someone with sensitive skin, the ingredients list is scary. Never seen that many ingredients in 1 product.
The coverage the Flex supplied when you put it on sold me; I love the original, but with the Flex, I can go without makeup on top of my spf, and 2 layers should be plenty for me; I am inside all day. Thank you, another great video. BTW, I was somehow unsubscribed; so I redid that as well.
I bought the flex in fair and not sure how I feel about it yet. May be slightly lighter than I want but worried the medium would be too dark and warm for me. The original colorscience may match me better since I'm more cool toned. Wish they'd reformulated the original to be PA++++ though.
Website says the flex colors can be mixed. I also like to mix one drop of the Bronze with a nickel size amount of the Fair Flex - on back of hand, then apply .
Ohhh love this review! I bought both the matte and flex in fair a couple weeks ago. I haven’t tried the flex yet but the matte is very orange on me due to my very oily fair skin with pink and cool undertones. The first time I tried it I nearly panicked and thought I was going to have a sunscreen disaster due to the orangeness. I do think the matte is matte especially compared to the original formula. The matte eventually blends in pretty good but its a lot of work to get to that point. I am worried I am walking around looking orange and I’m tempted to return the matte formula :/
Andrea Harrop...how did the flex work out for you? I have oily, medium skin, but pink and cool. So curious how the flex formula worked out for your pink and cool tones.
Thank you for this thorough review! You are amazing ❤️. Question : which one do you think is the best method to apply the flex as a second layer meaning as a makeup step over the same product or another one, fingers or brush? Thank you beautiful!
I'm late to the party this time! Did you feel like either of these "set"? I can't wear chemical sunscreens but find that so many mineral sunscreens don't really set, and if they do, they're way too drying on my dry skin.
Yeah.... their original fair is orange as hell on me. Is this universal shade talk from brands is garbage... there’s a big gap for both darker skin tones and very fair who have pink undertones. I don’t know why on Earth everything is orange,..... both black and white people can have pink undertones I’m sure, yet the market is saturated for orange.... 😂
You speak to my SOUL!!! I have a fair cool pink undertone and while I completely agree deeper tones need more representation, there are no options of tinted sunscreens for pink tones. Everything leans hella orange or yellow at best
I wish I could put sunscreen on my eyelid and around my eyes. I’ve tried many different kinds of sunscreens and they all make my eyes super dry and watery. Because I can’t I use a sun hat and wrap around sunglasses whenever I’m outside
Try use a setting powder around the eyes after you apply the spf it helped me abit. I found 9/10 times sunscreens that are more runny will sting my eyes compared to more rigid/matte ones. The colorescience sunscreen was unbearable around my eyes
Dont know if you want a suggestion, sorry if you dont - stop reading! 🤍 My eyes are very sensitive as well, the only one I can wear is Paulas choise superlight mineral sunscreen - highly recommend if you haven’t tried it!
I can help you out! Two sunscreens i use for my eyes w no issue - banana boat’s simply protect baby & Walmart’s equate Zinc 50 in a pot. The equate version has green tea in. It brightens my eyes. It’s shiny, the simply protect baby is more matte.
I just don’t have time in the mornings to let that huge of an amount of sunscreen to soak in. I work indoors with no windows and just have a 20 minute commute each way so I’m hoping that the decent amount I do apply is enough. Now if I was going to be doing something outside I would definitely put on a larger amount.
In my opinion, heavier coverage (foundation) than the Elta. Also that Elta one was too dark for me, not sure how it compares with the medium FLEX shade but the fair/light FLEX shade is lighter than Elta
@@reneer33 Thanks for that info, I'm trying to decide between trying Colorescience and Elta next. Can you tell me how they compare as far as tackiness/transfer throughout the day?
@@reneer33 Oh fantastic, thanks so much :) Neither are retailed in Australia so they're roughly twice the price with shipping, so thank you for the extra info, it's really helpful :)
@@Rambutan. oh man! Not sure how Amazon works in Australia but if you have that available, the Elta ones should be on there, don’t think the new colorescience is there yet. Hope you get one you love!
ColorScience has come out with a bunch of new SPF makeup products since the last time I purchased from them (and they are having a 25% off site wide sale right now). They have several types of primers (that are all spf 50), color correctors, cream contour palettes, cream bronzers, powder bronzers, highlighters, pressed powders, setting powders, lip oils, and eyeshadows… holy shit! How does one decide!!! Do you know of where I could find a review/demonstration of all of these products? I can’t seem to find any on TH-cam except from yours & some really old ones from 5+ years ago.
Love the video Abbey! Can you please review the Colorscience Sunforgettable Body Shield in Bronze please? Would love to know if that would be a good way to substitute for self tanner. Also interested to see how well their All Calm and Pep Up SPF 50 PA++++ works. Thank you!
I wish I could find an all mineral sunscreen that wasn't so heavyweight. They make my face sweat the minute I hit the warm weather 😢 I don't fully trust chemical sunscreens so I'm stuck buying every single good review 🤷
Maybe try k-beauty sunscreens? They use chemical filters but they're different from the ones used in the US and are supposed to be incredibly light. Also, keep in mind the studies on chemical sunscreens were done on rats at a MUCH higher dosage than we would ever use. I recently heard someone saying you'd have to wear chemical sunscreens for over 200 years to cause any hormone disruption. We 100% need more testing though. It's so strange to me that the US is so far behind in sunscreen innovation
Thanks for your detailed review of sunscreen. I watched both of your reviews for this one and Elta MD. In your view, Which sunscreen brand do you prefer? If I will use foundation on top of the flex, will it be too much and cakey?
Have you tried layering this with other sunscreens to get a better coverage or finish? I wondered how it might work with My Chelle for more coverage and a slightly more matte finish.
That’s exactly what I just did today and it works beautifully. The MyChelle I have is a but too dark and the fair Colorscience is too fair but combined, it’s the perfect shade and texture for me. I have light to medium skin tone, very cool toned, and dryish skin. Cheers!
The FLEX is incredible everyone!! I bought both the FLEX and the original simultaneously to try, and they really serve two completely different purposes. Original is for no-coverage just spf days and the FLEX is truly a SPF and makeup in one. I’m returning the original (no need to spend that much just on spf, I’ll use eltaMD for that, better bang for your buck) and keeping the FLEX. Also a tip - the bottle instructs to blend it in your hand before applying and I think that helps ensure the color beads are fully activated to avoid it ending up too white on the skin.
does it have niacinamide as one of the ingredients? I have sensitive skin and my skin doesn't do well with niacinamide :(
@@enidhutchinson ah, yes it does contain niacinamide, sorry :/
My runner up choice of spf/coverage was the Supergoop CC Screen - SPF 50. Same price point (price per oz), great spf and makeup coverage, and no niacinamide. They also have a decent shade range. If FLEX hadn’t launched I would have stuck with that one after trying MANY. May want to try that one, however I find that many either love or hate it.. it can tend to be cakey but I found putting moisturizer and even an oil under it helps with the texture. I purchased with Amazon Prime so I could return if I didn’t like it.
@@reneer33 I have to say I LOVED the original formula of the supergoop CC cream but they reformulated and the new one SUCKS. I was literally planning on buying the original formula for life lol
@@enidhutchinson Sensitive skin person here! The only mineral SPF my skin likes, that wears well with makeup and doesn't have Niacinamide is the TIZO Primer/Sunscreen. It comes in tinted and non-tinted. My only word of caution is that it won't layer nicely with a moisturizer that contains a lot of silicones.
@@Carmelle747 THANK YOU!!
FINALLY - I get to see what the light shade of flex looks like. So happy you did this comparison. Ive been using the original for years and thought Id want to try the light shade. However, it looks lighter than the classic. I'll just stick to the original. Thanks so much for the comparisons and saving me the trouble of making a decision.
Totally agree with you.. I thought I'm gonna try the light one. Change my mind after seeing her video. :-)
The original Colorscience sunscreen is my current holy grail. I'm curious what is now your go-to if you're not using it so much anymore? Thanks!!!
I have really been thinking of purchasing the Flex and your review has helped me to decide to buy it in shade Medium. Thanks as always Abbey!
Regarding the lack of shades for super light and dark skin, this is not a foundation. Its a sunscreen and the only brand that even offers more than one shade so they should be commended for that, not criticized.
The Flex also has a higher PA rating of ++++ compared to the original face shield of only +++ (don’t remember hearing it mentioned). But I’ve been loving the flex in place of foundation! ❤️
Yes! Thanks for calling that out 😊
Not any more, looks like they reformulated because it's now pa++++ at least it is on the original on my packaging.
Yeah, Very Fair, Fair, & Fair to Light also lack representation. Lightest shade "Fair" is hella dark & pink. I always call out omissions on *both* side of the shade spectrum.
Agreed!
Yes! It goes both ways!
Idk, maybe their swatches are off bc the light looked pretty darn light on her skin in the video. I bought their bronze face shield and let me tell you those swatches were sooo off on their website. But I was thinking the same thing when I saw the swatches. It could also be that on the deeper models their skin tones are showing through making it look darker
I have flex in medium and it’s a bit too yellowy for me. I kinda think I need fair with this product. Anyone else?
This flex technology sounds incredible. It's exactly what I've been looking for. A sunscreen and a makeup in one. Thank you for this review. I will be purchasing
Trinny London bff has it too
Trinny BFF about same price but much less product in a tube.
Thanks Abbey. You do the best reviews. I know i can count on you to do good close ups of testing on the face which a lot of channels don't do. Swatches on the hand only aren't the same. So thank you! :)
I totally agree they serve 2 different purposes. The flex has completely replaced foundation for me which I love! I do wish it felt a bit more lightweight on my oily skin & I also have the streaking problem but it’s worth having the sunscreen & coverage all in one step. I didn’t realize there was a matte formula now so I definitely need to try that now!
This was really helpful. I am team no makeup, foundation and coverage just aren't my bag. But I am on team sunscreen for LIFE! Especially a SPF 50
Please review their new matte sunscreen !!
Btw I have NC 37 skin tone and the medium shade works great on me. It’s better on its own in my opinion and adding concealer on top vs foundation for more coverage. Thanks for reviewing!
I need to! It was out of stock when I purchased this I was so bummed
Okay I have the Flex Fair and I am definitely going to purchase the Medium shade. I am very pasty as well but I feel like my skin looks SO lifeless with the fair. In your comparison the side of your face with medium just looks so much more vibrant, even though the fair is probably the "correct" shade. Thank you for comparing the two!
I’m so jealous you have such clear skin!! I got my skin under control & still have some spots., & can’t do any makeup.. & my skin looks uneven. Yours is so pretty you don’t even need foundation at all!
Good thing to know for people with acne prone skin - is that the original formulation does not have any potential pore cloggers and the flex does (Zea mays Corn Starch)
Great review! The best comparison of colors and formulations that I’ve seen. Thank you so much💕
Stopped using the original once I found DRMTLGY tinted moisturizer. It felt so much lighter and less tacky on my skin.
Same here!!!!
What is the uva and uvb of that one ?
Shame it's not 100% mineral or would have tried it.
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They have a tinted physical moisturizer that is 100% mineral. Abbey has a review on it too
@@candycane99 cool will check it out, thanks :D
I love the sunforgettable sunscreen, I can't wait until the Flex comes to the UK too, as it doesn't seem to be available here yet and all the Colorescience sunscreens have been sold out for ages :(
THIS! Just in time. I saw the new flex and been wondering, but from your try on I'm not sure that's what I'm looking for.. Tried the original peachy tone, did not finish the bottle, I heard so many obsessed with it, but your words are closest to my experience, not light weight a bit tacky with reapplication, shiny/dewy
I love this sunscreen. I just started my skincare journey and bought a few different tinted sunscreens, and this one is by far my favorite
Thank you for the good comparison!!!
It’s hard to find someone that does comparisons with lights camera lights off .
I’m loving the flex. Great review.
Just noticed on the Colorscience website the suggest using the various sunscreens as bronzer, highlighter, etc. While that would be an expensive face of makeup, since you have all their products, could you do a video to show how that could work along with their. 3in one total eye and SPF color sticks?
From this, I've decided to use the flex for my face and the original on my neck and decolletage. Thank you!
So there’s this TH-camr, Aina Marie, MD that made a video on this spf and she explains the reason why there’s only 3 shades. I’m not gonna try to explain it but it’s due to the non nano spf I believe? Idk but u and anyone wonder about the limited shade range should watch her video. It wasn’t to intentionally leave certain skin tones out.
Thanks for this comparison- great intel! I’ve used the Classic and love it, but it sits wet on my skin and is transferable. ( I’m combo skin over 55 yrs). Will be trying the Flex soon - prob will mix the fair and medium to achieve good color match.
My aim is to avid the transferability and the wet feeling of the classic .
Yes!!!!! Can't wait!! It was me that kept tagging you in the Colorscience Flex posts 😂
Omg wait I never even saw those 😂♥️
Girlll you and your reviews rock!!! I purchased the glow after watching your vid and I’m in loveeee. I was just waiting to see the swatches for flex between fair and medium and thanks to your accuracy I now know that I’ll go for medium. This will totally replace my BB balm from MDSolarSciences bcs colorscience is just what fulfills me (after watching u lmao)
Thank you so so so much Abbey!!!
I recently purchased the Flex in fair and the matte. I am a regular user of the original version that I sometimes mix w/a tiny bit of Bronze. I think the Flex runs very warm, as does the matte. The matte to me looks very similar to the medium shade of the Flex, but ever so slightly less warm. I personally have combo skin and live in a dry climate, so I hope to use the combo of Flex and Matte (t-zone area) in the warmer months and will go back to the original when it is cooler. HTH
For an absolutely STUNNING tinted SPF 50 that’s fully mineral and looks natural and blurring I use Australian gold botanical tinted :)
I love it too, even the tint is a bit strong for me but that finish just wins!! Best for summer
I love the AG by itself and on top of Biore or similar weight sunscreen for extra protection
It's beautiful but too dark and drying for me, sadly.
@@JLeigh75309 I don't use this the full amount as it'll be drying, I use waterproof sunscreens in the summer which can be shiny, then I put AG on to remove the shine, work perfectly. BUT you guys saw that AG removed these SPF from their Amazon store lately? I added to cart earlier but then it's all gone... wonder if anything happening
Many people rave about it. It has eucalyptus in it. That is a major reason why I haven’t purchased it.
Can I just say, wow, u look gorgeous without makeup, too
Big help in selecting better color to select for first time. customer; thanks so much!
I really think you naturally skin tone is so beautiful. You should really rock it.
I'll def be buying the Flex b/c I love an SPF 50, the demi-matte finish (NO radiance for me!!) and the tint. While the Fair shade would probably work better for my pale skin, I'm tempted to try the Medium so I can have just a bit of color for a change. I absolutely want to see a review of the Matte option - I wonder if it's truly matte. Like so many matte primers I try, they are NOT matte!! Anyway, your puppy is so adorable!! Is he/she a cocker spaniel??!? So cute I can't stand it!!!
Diane, I purchased the Flex in both Fair & Medium. The medium was too dark for me, but you can mix it with the others. My rotation right now includes the Colorescience Classic & the Flex in fair … then I sometimes mix them with a drop of Flex in medium or the Glow depending on the day. I love the finish of the Flex!!! So pretty. 😎❤️☀️ I agree with Abbey, the Classic is more hydrating. So you might get both the fair & medium in the Flex formulation & mix them to find your shade.
Also, I’ve used the Colorescience brush on powder over the sunscreen, but I really don’t like their brush applicator. So I opened it & poured the powder in a clean dark RX bottle & carry it with me & use a small blush brush for application. 😂
I know what you mean! Sometimes I go a little darker than I should 😂 she is a Cockapoo ♥️♥️
I just started watching your videos. I love the fun practical information you provide. Love the process where you show the side by sides so we can see in real time. I hate spending ton of money and the product doesn't work. You have an interesting approach and it is great.
Thank you so much! Glad to have you here 😊
How does it compare to Elta sunscreens? Elta Restore, Element, and UV Clear.
I don’t find any of Elta MD’s products to provide any (or at most, much) makeup coverage. The FLEX provides an arguably solid medium coverage with just one coat. I use Elta MD (UV Physical) on the days I don’t go out and don’t need any makeup coverage since you get more for your money.
This is the video I needed to make my decision. Thank you
Came across your chanel today and OMG I LOOOOOVE your reviews you cover everything and get straight to the point yes yes yes 🙌
I wanted to love this, but it just didn’t work for me. Fair was too fair, and medium was too dark/orange. It clung to dry patches and looked crusty on me. I feel like the shade adjusting thing is a bit of a gimmick. I love the face shield classic though!
That’s such a bummer! I’m not entirely surprised though…
Hi Abbey, loved the review! But in my eyes both the fair and the medium looked verrry streaky at the end. I dont know, maybe the camera picked it up more dramatically?
These formulas scare me cuz I tried one from Hydropeptide with the exact same "technology" and even though it looked blended from 2 feet away when I got up close I could see SO MANY unblended areas and I remember I tried it and went to work and looked in a mirror and immediately wanted to pretend-faint so I could go home. It was shocking.
OH my god I know the exact feeling 😂😂😂
Thank you for this review! Though I do wonder how this would work with concealer + powder on top of it for the undereye area.
Not just missing another deep colour, but also a lighter colour than fair. It's always like that unfortunately
Hello. I agree with Nadia. As she said, ". . .Though I do wonder how this would work with concealer + powder on top of it for the under-eye area?"
Great review! Just discovered your channel and I am loving all of your videos! 💕
I just found this channel when looking for K18 hair reviews. I love the channel.
Thank you for delivering fair, no nonsense, informative product reviews.
I subscribed immediately after the K18 review and have liked every other review I’ve watched.
Thanks so much for comparing the colors! I'm really not sure which one I'm gonna be though.
I thought you were supposed to first break it up in your hands before applying to your face. I wonder if that would make a difference. I’m just curious. Love the comparison and all your videos.
I’d love to try this but my skin hates niacinamide. Brilliant review though. Thank you 😊
I’m using the sunforgettable and I love it but I just ordered the flex because I wanted to see the coverage. I use it everyday.
They need an actual fair shade too....
Yeahhhh this feels much more light than fair 😂
i would love to see you reveiw paulas choice sunscreens, mainly the super light wrinkle defense and the youth-extending
I tried the PC super light and it was just so liquidy in me and I never could get it to soak in even with a lighter application. I don’t understand how so many people love it so much. Maybe it’s just me 😎
I’m so glad you made a review!! Your reviews are always so comprehensive!! I was just wondering how it reapplies throughout the day? Like do you reach for it for reapplication every couple of hours?
Sorry I totally forgot to mention that! I’d say reapplication is the same gist as initial application- just have to work with it a little to get it to blend nicely!
Hi! I wasn't sure if I wanted to subscribe to your channel. UNTIL, I watched several of your videos. You are so informative on the topics that interest me the most with all of the self tanners, tints and spf's, etc. You really have helped me to make the best decisions without me having to fork out money. So, Thank You! Also, I LOVE your makeup in this video! Very Summery! Will you please list what you are wearing? Not so much as to what's on your eyes and lips, but your actual face. You look beautiful and I want to look Summery too! Thanks!
Would be interested to see a review of the Ilia skin tint as the finish looks very similar to the flex formula here and the shade range is more inclusive.
I have been interested in Ilia foundation drops. I was going to mix it into another sheer mineral sunscreen. Have you tried Flex? I think I need Fair to mix with Medium. I want a no make-up look. How are the drops as sunscreen?
Thank you for your videos, I love watching them! You are always very informative and I really appreciate you taking the time to do a side by side comparison of the products on your face instead of just on your wrist or arms. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see more new videos! BTW, I started using Tretinoin because of you! :-)
Can we get a favorite sunscreens for the summer video?!🧡
I love the original and think I’ll just stay with that. Thanks so much for the review so that I won’t have FOMO.
That’s what I’m here for! 😊
Super helpful reviews thank you!
Yes!! It’s like you read my mind, thank you.❤️
Super helpful! You look amazing sans makeup ❤️
That’s what I thought. Super cute without any makeup - gorgeous eyes
Thanks for this video!! This helped answer questions I had! I need a SPF for very dry & mature skin, so the one w/o color is the one I will start with. I only use a tinted moisturizer (Charlotte Tilbury light wonder) so this was super helpful! I might get the flex in the summer to add the second layer. Either way you’ve really helped.
Hey beautiful! Did you try Flex? I can’t choose now between DRMTLGY Physical EltaMD Elements and Flex
I tried the flex in medium and it was not for me. It came out way too dark so I gave it away to a lady who has deeper skin tone than I do. She loves it!
Your skin looks fabulous
You're supposed to rub it in the hands first - the application is a lot better doing so.
I wish I had watched this before purchasing the Flex. I love the original. Suspect I will be disappointed
Thanks for doing this. Going for the medium
Weirdly I found your channel last night and watched the old review, subscribed and then today when I opened the app this popped up. I think it’s a sign lol
Omg it is a sign 😂 welcome so glad you’re here!
New video is on! Have a good day, Abbey!❤️
The left side is warmer and more natural looking
Have you not tried the IT Cosmetics cc cream? Its a 50 spf physical sunscreen and tint makeup and looks flawless. Also Trinny London does her BFF and her new more matte version and its spf tint and has the microsphere bursting technology. Ive used this tech since 2013 or so in my Nuganic cc cream spf....now I use IT Cosmetics and Trinny London
I've always wanted to try IT cosmetics but as someone with sensitive skin, the ingredients list is scary. Never seen that many ingredients in 1 product.
The coverage the Flex supplied when you put it on sold me; I love the original, but with the Flex, I can go without makeup on top of my spf, and 2 layers should be plenty for me; I am inside all day. Thank you, another great video. BTW, I was somehow unsubscribed; so I redid that as well.
I bought the flex in fair and not sure how I feel about it yet. May be slightly lighter than I want but worried the medium would be too dark and warm for me. The original colorscience may match me better since I'm more cool toned. Wish they'd reformulated the original to be PA++++ though.
I think you can mix them
Website says the flex colors can be mixed. I also like to mix one drop of the Bronze with a nickel size amount of the Fair Flex - on back of hand, then apply .
Ohhh love this review! I bought both the matte and flex in fair a couple weeks ago. I haven’t tried the flex yet but the matte is very orange on me due to my very oily fair skin with pink and cool undertones. The first time I tried it I nearly panicked and thought I was going to have a sunscreen disaster due to the orangeness. I do think the matte is matte especially compared to the original formula. The matte eventually blends in pretty good but its a lot of work to get to that point. I am worried I am walking around looking orange and I’m tempted to return the matte formula :/
That’s such a bummer! I’d return it if I were you!
Andrea Harrop...how did the flex work out for you? I have oily, medium skin, but pink and cool. So curious how the flex formula worked out for your pink and cool tones.
@@robinc713 I ended up returning. I just felt it was too orange
Yessss ❤️ ❤️ I have been waiting for you to review these! Tgif Abbey 🥰🥳🤗🤗🤗
I ❤️ the flex. It’s amazing!!!!
Thank you for this thorough review! You are amazing ❤️. Question : which one do you think is the best method to apply the flex as a second layer meaning as a makeup step over the same product or another one, fingers or brush? Thank you beautiful!
Abbey thank you for the review! I'm tired of getting sun spots when I wear sunscreen 24/7. My question is the mushroom extract skin sensitizing?
I'm late to the party this time! Did you feel like either of these "set"? I can't wear chemical sunscreens but find that so many mineral sunscreens don't really set, and if they do, they're way too drying on my dry skin.
Yeah.... their original fair is orange as hell on me. Is this universal shade talk from brands is garbage... there’s a big gap for both darker skin tones and very fair who have pink undertones. I don’t know why on Earth everything is orange,..... both black and white people can have pink undertones I’m sure, yet the market is saturated for orange.... 😂
Blame Trump. Like everything else. Orange man bad🍊
You speak to my SOUL!!! I have a fair cool pink undertone and while I completely agree deeper tones need more representation, there are no options of tinted sunscreens for pink tones. Everything leans hella orange or yellow at best
Also the extra fair shade. It’s way too dark for me.
Yes! Please try the matte!
Did you forget the “Matte” version?
I wish I could put sunscreen on my eyelid and around my eyes. I’ve tried many different kinds of sunscreens and they all make my eyes super dry and watery. Because I can’t I use a sun hat and wrap around sunglasses whenever I’m outside
Try use a setting powder around the eyes after you apply the spf it helped me abit. I found 9/10 times sunscreens that are more runny will sting my eyes compared to more rigid/matte ones. The colorescience sunscreen was unbearable around my eyes
Dont know if you want a suggestion, sorry if you dont - stop reading! 🤍
My eyes are very sensitive as well, the only one I can wear is Paulas choise superlight mineral sunscreen - highly recommend if you haven’t tried it!
@@christineo7930 I’ll add it to the list lol thanks!
@@same5640 I’ll give the setting powder a shot!
I can help you out! Two sunscreens i use for my eyes w no issue - banana boat’s simply protect baby & Walmart’s equate Zinc 50 in a pot. The equate version has green tea in. It brightens my eyes. It’s shiny, the simply protect baby is more matte.
Personally..i like the original. The other is kinda orange of your pale
Thanks Abbey!! Great video!!
I just don’t have time in the mornings to let that huge of an amount of sunscreen to soak in. I work indoors with no windows and just have a 20 minute commute each way so I’m hoping that the decent amount I do apply is enough. Now if I was going to be doing something outside I would definitely put on a larger amount.
Would you know how this compares to the Elta MD SPF 46 Tinted?
In my opinion, heavier coverage (foundation) than the Elta. Also that Elta one was too dark for me, not sure how it compares with the medium FLEX shade but the fair/light FLEX shade is lighter than Elta
@@reneer33 Thanks for that info, I'm trying to decide between trying Colorescience and Elta next.
Can you tell me how they compare as far as tackiness/transfer throughout the day?
@@Rambutan. hmm I don’t find either one very tacky or transferring. Both seem to sink in and dry down pretty quick for me!
@@reneer33 Oh fantastic, thanks so much :)
Neither are retailed in Australia so they're roughly twice the price with shipping, so thank you for the extra info, it's really helpful :)
@@Rambutan. oh man! Not sure how Amazon works in Australia but if you have that available, the Elta ones should be on there, don’t think the new colorescience is there yet. Hope you get one you love!
Are they both the same ingredients? Thank you for the video ❤️🙏
ColorScience has come out with a bunch of new SPF makeup products since the last time I purchased from them (and they are having a 25% off site wide sale right now). They have several types of primers (that are all spf 50), color correctors, cream contour palettes, cream bronzers, powder bronzers, highlighters, pressed powders, setting powders, lip oils, and eyeshadows… holy shit! How does one decide!!! Do you know of where I could find a review/demonstration of all of these products? I can’t seem to find any on TH-cam except from yours & some really old ones from 5+ years ago.
Love the video Abbey! Can you please review the Colorscience Sunforgettable Body Shield in Bronze please? Would love to know if that would be a good way to substitute for self tanner. Also interested to see how well their All Calm and Pep Up SPF 50 PA++++ works. Thank you!
Thank you! Did you apply moisturiser before the Flex?
Thank you! Love this review!
Pasty on left side. Orange on right. Why don't you mix them to get a perfect blend.
I wish I could find an all mineral sunscreen that wasn't so heavyweight. They make my face sweat the minute I hit the warm weather 😢 I don't fully trust chemical sunscreens so I'm stuck buying every single good review 🤷
Maybe try k-beauty sunscreens? They use chemical filters but they're different from the ones used in the US and are supposed to be incredibly light. Also, keep in mind the studies on chemical sunscreens were done on rats at a MUCH higher dosage than we would ever use. I recently heard someone saying you'd have to wear chemical sunscreens for over 200 years to cause any hormone disruption. We 100% need more testing though. It's so strange to me that the US is so far behind in sunscreen innovation
DRMTLGY Physical maybe? Or EltaMd elements?
Flex all day!!! Obsessed.
Thanks for your detailed review of sunscreen. I watched both of your reviews for this one and Elta MD. In your view, Which sunscreen brand do you prefer? If I will use foundation on top of the flex, will it be too much and cakey?
Omggg i cant choose between EltaMd elementa Drmtlgy and Flex hhahah, looking for the most moisturizing, but not too glowy one🥲
@@Alishawlk This one is more moisturizing than Elta MD physical but maybe too much in hot weather /summer.
I don’t think they make a fair shade… their fair looks more “light” to me. I doubt I can wear any color in this line :(
Love the flex!
Have you tried layering this with other sunscreens to get a better coverage or finish? I wondered how it might work with My Chelle for more coverage and a slightly more matte finish.
That’s exactly what I just did today and it works beautifully. The MyChelle I have is a but too dark and the fair Colorscience is too fair but combined, it’s the perfect shade and texture for me. I have light to medium skin tone, very cool toned, and dryish skin. Cheers!