Force Shield SPF 30
Hero Cosmetics · 4: protect

Force Shield SPF 30

A superlight, fragrance-free zinc oxide sunscreen with SPF 30 in a hydrating gel-cream that absorbs quickly, primes skin and is gentle enough for sensitive skin.

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How to use

Smooth on skin in the morning as the last step of your skincare routine. Reapply every 2 hours, or after swimming or sweating. Don't forget hands, chest and ears.

Pros
  • 17.53% non-nano zinc oxide in a 100% mineral formula
  • Sheer green tint helps blur redness
  • Broad spectrum SPF 30 made for acne-prone skin
Cons
  • SPF 30 is modest for long outdoor exposure
  • Mineral filters can leave a slight cast on deeper skin tones
  • Needs reapplication every 2 hours

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

No evidence-matched ingredients identified yet for this product.

Claims

✓ Non-comedogenic
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
✓ Fragrance free
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
0.5/5
Aging
3.2/5
Irritation
3.8/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

☀ Also functions as sunscreen (3.0/5)

References

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