Colorescience No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 — 1.7 fl oz, sheer mineral protection, lightweight hydrating finish

Colorescience No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is an ultra-light, 100% mineral sunscreen that blends invisibly and shields skin from UVA/UVB, blue light, IR and pollution.

This featherweight formula uses non-nano zinc oxide and Colorescience’s proprietary EnviroScreen® Technology to provide broad environmental defense without the typical white cast of mineral sunscreens. It layers comfortably under makeup or wears alone, and includes soothing and hydrating botanicals to help skin feel soft while protected. The pump bottle holds 1.7 fl oz — portable for daily use or travel — and the composition avoids parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances and chemical UV filters.

How does this sunscreen stay invisible on different skin tones?

No-Show Mineral Sunscreen is formulated to disperse micronized zinc oxide in a way that minimizes visible residue. The ultra-light emulsion sinks into skin, leaving a velvety finish rather than a white film. Because it’s non-tinted and sheer, it works under makeup without altering coverage or undertone.

• Non-nano 100% zinc oxide for mineral protection without heavy opacity
• Featherweight texture that absorbs quickly into skin
• Leaves a soft, non-greasy finish ideal for layering under cosmetics

What kinds of environmental threats does it protect against?

Beyond broad-spectrum UVA and UVB defense, the formula’s EnviroScreen® Technology helps reduce damage from high-energy visible (HEV) blue light, infrared radiation (IR), airborne pollution and free radicals. This multi-faceted approach supports skin against everyday aggressors encountered commuting, working indoors near screens, or spending time outdoors.

• SPF 50 with PA++++ level of UVA protection
• Patented EnviroScreen® ingredients to help defend versus HEV blue light and IR exposure
• Antioxidant components that help neutralize free radicals from pollution

Will it hydrate or irritate sensitive skin?

The formulation includes hydrating silver ear mushroom extract and calming bisabolol alongside antioxidants to support skin barrier comfort. It is free from common irritants such as synthetic fragrance, drying alcohols, parabens and chemical sunscreens, making it suitable for many sensitive skin types. Patch testing is still recommended for highly reactive skin.

• Soothing bisabolol to help calm redness and irritation
• Silver ear mushroom extract for lightweight hydration and skin feel
• Clean formulation avoids parabens, phthalates, talc and synthetic fragrance

How should I use No-Show Mineral Sunscreen in my daily routine?

Apply evenly as the final step in your morning skincare routine, before makeup. Reapply every two hours when exposed to direct sunlight and after swimming or sweating; the formula offers 40 minutes of water/sweat resistance. It acts as a protective base and is fine to layer with serums, moisturizers and makeup.

• Dispense and smooth evenly over face and neck as last morning step
• Reapply after heavy perspiration, swimming, or every two hours outdoors
• Compatible with makeup—wear alone for a bare, natural finish or under foundation

Who is this for: Colorescience No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is designed for anyone seeking high-level mineral UV protection without a white cast — ideal for people who wear makeup, those with sensitive or reactive skin, commuters exposed to blue light, and anyone who wants lightweight daily defense against sun and environmental stressors. It’s a solid choice when you need effective, clean sun protection that disappears on the skin and layers well with the rest of your routine.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 10% Inactive Ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Tridecyl Salicylate, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Silica, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/ Polyhydroxystearate/ Sebacate, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp (Mushroom) Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate.