Colorescience offers all‑mineral sunscreens that combine zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with shade‑adjusting iron oxides, delivering broad‑spectrum SPF 30‑50 without a white cast. The formulas are enriched with peptides, antioxidants, and barrier‑supporting ingredients to provide anti‑aging and soothing benefits while remaining water‑resistant and non‑comedogenic. Customers can personalize protection and shade using the brand’s online “Customize Your SPF” tool.
Funding
$30M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
KHFounders
Product
Problem
Many consumers struggle to find sun protection that offers broad-spectrum mineral coverage without leaving a white cast, while also addressing specific skin concerns such as tone unevenness, sensitivity, or aging. Traditional chemical sunscreens can cause irritation, and conventional mineral formulas often feel heavy or look visibly chalky on the skin.
Solution
Colorescience delivers a line of all‑mineral sunscreens powered by its proprietary Enviroscreen® technology, which combines high‑performance zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with carefully selected skincare actives. The formulas include shade‑adjusting iron oxide pigments that blend seamlessly into a variety of skin tones, providing a demi‑matte finish that evens complexion while protecting against UVA/UVB. Products are formulated with additional ingredients—peptides, antioxidants, and barrier‑supporting agents—to nourish and protect sensitive or aging skin. The brand offers a “Customize Your SPF” tool that lets shoppers match protection level and shade to their individual needs, and distributes the products through an e‑commerce platform, professional skin‑care partners, and retail locations.
Target Audience
Primary customers are skincare‑conscious consumers seeking mineral sun protection that blends with their complexion, as well as dermatology and esthetician professionals who incorporate sun‑care into treatment protocols.
Features
- Enviroscreen® mineral blend (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) delivering broad‑spectrum SPF 30–50 with no chemical filters
- Shade‑adjusting iron oxide pigments that bloom on application to match diverse skin tones and provide a demi‑matte finish
- Integrated skin‑care actives such as peptides, antioxidants, and barrier‑supporting ingredients for added anti‑aging and soothing benefits
- Water‑resistant, non‑comedogenic formulation suitable for sensitive, oily, or dry skin types
- “Customize Your SPF” online tool allowing users to select protection level and shade for personalized coverage
- Professional‑grade product line available to estheticians and skin‑care clinics, supporting curated regimens
- Free shipping on orders over $75 and promotional accessories (e.g., Summer Knot Bag) to encourage larger purchases