Born out of our partners' clinics, the Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol focuses on minimizing discomfort and downtime post-clinic-based procedures. The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® family of products help you face the day with confidence, while protecting your skin and delivering long-term benefits. We are focused on setting the standard for beautiful, healthy skin.
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BEFORE: Post-Treatment Without the Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol
AFTER: Post-Treatment With Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol Applied
Total Protection® No-Show™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Looks like nothing. Protects from everything.
The sheerest all-mineral no-show sunscreen with a velvety finish. Ultra-lightweight, it blends seamlessly, delivers high-performance protection, and le...
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Classic SPF 50
Powered by patented EnviroScreen® Technology, Colorescience Face Shield™ Classic is a lightweight, antioxidant-rich, liquid mineral SPF 50 face sunscreen that provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protec...
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Glow SPF 50
Powered by EnviroScreen® Technology, Colorescience Face Shield™ Glow is a lightweight, antioxidant-rich, all-mineral liquid glow sunscreen that provides complete broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection a...
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Bronze SPF 50
This Colorescience Face Shield™ is a lightweight, antioxidant-rich, liquid mineral bronze sunscreen that provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection for an all-over warmth without the sun damage. It...
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Colorescience Face Shield Flex™ is a lightweight mineral sunscreen with tinted color coverage immediately evens skin tone for a flawless look. This hydrating, antioxidant-rich all-mineral actives f...
Total Eye® 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 uses Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ to protect against future sun damage and defends against UVA/UVB and environmental stressors.
This clinically-proven all-i...
A multi-tasking pressed color correcting palette to camouflage, conceal, protect and brighten. Includes five skin-neutralizing shades with all-mineral SPF 20 protection
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Shield SPF 50
The only powder sunscreen recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation for active use.
Powered by EnviroScreen® Technology, this all-mineral powder brush on sunscreen provides complete UVA/UVB protect...
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Color Balm SPF 50
A multi-tasking SPF blush balm that protects the delicate skin on cheeks, eyes, and lips with UVA/UVB protection while adding a pop of radiant luminosity.
Each shade is designed with our EnviroScre...
A nourishing lip gloss with SPF, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E to hydrate, condition, and protect delicate lips—leaving them plump, soft, and smooth.
This beautiful gloss features a subt...
A luxurious hydrating mist for use before, during, or after makeup. Soothe skin, lock in makeup, and revitalize your complexion.
Restore, replenish, and revive skin at any and all times with an ult...
A clinically proven pigment corrector that instantly blurs dark spots and hyperpigmentation, while providing long-term reduction in stubborn pigmentation and protecting with all-mineral SPF 50.
Imm...
A clinically proven redness corrector that soothes skin, while providing long term sensitivity and redness relief plus broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
Colorescience Wear What Works™
A light coverage, whipped foundation boosted with peptides and ceramides to firm skin and boost moisture retention while providing broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Tint Du Soleil® Whipped Mineral...
Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol is proven to help improve your comfort and confidence, as well as enhancing and protecting your results post-treatments, such as:
Classic Facials
Hydrafacial™/DiamondGlow®/Glo2 Facial by Geneo™/Glacial® Skin
Chemical Peel
Laser Hair Removal
IPL/BBL
Injectable Treatments (Dermal Fillers and Neuromodulators)
Biostimulators
Microneedling/Microneedling RF
Radiofrequency
HiFu/SoftWave/Ultherapy
Fractional Laser Resurfacing
Colorescience products are ideal to prepare your skin for treatments and procedures and use everyday. We have curated specific Colorescience products to pair with some of the most popular skin treatments. Check out our recommendations here. Ask your skincare provider which Colorescience® Finishing Touch® products are suitable for you.
See What the Experts are Saying
I've implemented and committed to the Colorescience Finishing Touch® Protocol to ensure each of my clients' skin is fully protected, allowing them to step out with absolute confidence!
Jessie Pasquarello, CLT
Advanced Practice Aesthetician
Robertson Cosmetic Center
My patients and I love the application of Colorescience products after [M22] IPL to reduce social downtime even further. It immediately cools the skin, camouflages the telltale signs of a procedure, and provides broad spectrum, chemical free SPF 50 and environmental protection.
Jennifer Deaver, MD
The Pearl Dermatology
Applying the Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol post-procedure reinforces barrier protection, reduces irritation, and optimizes treatment outcomes to improve client confidence and satisfaction every single time.
Jamee Zepponi, LE
Office Manager
Renew Delta Aesthetics & Wellness
The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol is my peace of mind. Fabulous results, protected skin and better healing post procedure.
Gaby Cardena, LE
Owner
GlowSkin by Gaby
The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol is ideal to apply after non-ablative treatments such as IPL, chemical peels, or injectable treatments, because it covers any redness, calms the skin, provides broad-spectrum chemical-free sun protection, and helps patients heal. Plus, continued daily use will help support their treatment results.
Nazanin Saedi, MD
Associate Professor of Dermatology, Director of Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology
Thomas Jefferson University
The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol is the ultimate extension of our in-office procedures, allowing our patients to leave our clinic confident and protected.
Mandi Robinson, LE, CLT
Robertson Cosmetic Center
The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol is the MVP in our office. Any irritation, redness, or blemishes post non-ablative procedure can be easily and reliably addressed with this simple and effective application process.
Kafele Hodari, MD
Rejuvene
At Beyond Skin Aesthetics, we see the Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol as a critical part in our patients' satisfaction. We know that when doing Finishing Touch® Protocol, patients' outcomes are enhanced and protected, with virtually no downtime - a request that we hear all day long!
Delaney Poor, LE
Managing Partner
Beyond Skin Aesthetics
Colorescience® has been a part of my dermatology practice for the past two decades. With a fundamental belief in products that are chemical-free, and provide total protection from environmental stressors, the team at Colorescience® has developed innovative products that fit perfectly into my recommended skincare regimens and post-procedure protocols.
Amy Forman Taub, MD
Advanced Dermatology
Published Clinical Studies
Unlock Flawless Beauty Backed by Published Clinical Studies with Colorescience!
An Open-label Study assessing the efficacy and tolerability of a post-treatment skincare protocol following Radiofrequency Microneedling for facial rejuvenation
Elizabeth Grieshaber, MD, and Alison Glorioso, CMA — Journal of Clinical Aesthetic Dermatology
A post-treatment skincare protocol (Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol) was evaluated for its effects after radiofrequency microneedling. The study aimed to determine how much the protocol influenced participants' confidence, comfort, satisfaction, and willingness to undergo future treatments. Results showed that 97% of subjects noticed visible improvements in redness or treatment marks, and 90% felt more confident, with 86% feeling very or extremely comfortable returning to normal activities. Mild-to-moderate side effects occurred in a few cases but resolved quickly and were consistent with known treatment effects. Overall, the protocol enhanced post-procedure recovery experiences without introducing any new or severe adverse events.
Open-label study assessing the efficacy and tolerability of topical skin care and sun protection alone and in combination with intense pulsed light therapy
Jennifer Deaver, MD and Tracy M. Katz, MD — Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Evaluating the effectiveness and tolerability of combining a topical skin care regimen (TSCR)— consisting of a three-in-one facial cream and a mineral-based SPF power sunscreen— with a single intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment for facial redness caused by rosacea. Results showed that 80% of participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the regimen after 18 weeks, and all participants reported improvement in skin redness from baseline. The combination treatment was well tolerated, with no significant dryness, scaling, or itching observed; only mild, temporary burning occurred after IPL. Overall, the TSCR used alongside IPL significantly reduced facial redness, and extended use of the topical regimen may lead to further improvement over time.
Open-label study assessing the efficacy and tolerability of topical skincare and sun protection products following intense pulsed light treatment
Sabrina G. Fabi, MD, Isabella Guiha, MD and Isabela T. Jones, MD — Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
This clinical study investigated the efficacy of combining intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy with a daily topical skincare and sunscreen regimen for the treatment of facial photodamage. The combination approach produced significant improvements in overall photodamage and hyperpigmentation compared to baseline measurements. Patients who used the skincare regimen experienced reduction in post-IPL erythema, stinging, and itching, indicating enhanced treatment tolerability. The majority of participants reported high levels of satisfaction with improvements in both skin quality and comfort.
This multi-center clinical study evaluated the updated Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol following various non-ablative facial treatments. Subjects and investigators assessed comfort, appearance, and tolerability immediately after application and at 48 hours and five days post-treatment. Results showed high satisfaction, with 97% of participants feeling protected and confident immediately after use, and over 90% maintaining confidence and normal activity levels through follow-up. After five days, nearly all subjects indicated they would continue using the products at home. The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol products were shown to be safe, effective, and well-tolerated post-procedure protocol that enhances coverage and maintains the integrity of the original protocol while incorporating new innovations in sun protection and cosmetic skin care.
Expanding the Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol, A Multi-Center Clinical Evaluation of New Post-Procedure Product Integration
Marcella B. Anderson, RN, BSN, Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Kacie Avey, RN, CANS, LE, Tailored Aesthetics Medical Spa, Angie Barba, LE, In the Nude Skincare, Gaby Cardena, LE, GlowSkin by Gaby, Alyssa DeLaGarza, LE, Rumors Wellness Med Spa, Sarah Dodson, LE, CLT, Belle Ame Aesthetics, Leeza Edmundson Smith, NP, Aesthetic Nirvana, Noe Haugen, A Glo Spa, Kyleigh Klawitter, LE, CLT, A Younger You Medical Spa, Jennifer Morissey Frost, RN, BSN, JENesys Aesthetics, Delaney Poor, LE, Beyond Skin Aesthetics, Jessie Pasquarello, LE, CLT, Robertson Cosmetic Center, Kailynn Corina, Le Beau Visage, Mandi Robinson, LE, CLT, Robertson Cosmetic Center, Julie Swendieman, LE, Realm Esthetics, Emily Zimmerman, LE, Genesis MedSpa, Jamee Zepponi, LE, Renew Delta Medical Spa
What is The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol?
The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® is a protocol that will correct, calm, treat and protect your skin. Generally applied after non-ablative procedures, The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol leaves your skin feeling calm, comfortable, while ultimately protecting your treatment results and overall skin health. Colorescience® encourages individuals to continue usage of these products for improved long-term skincare health.
Why do we apply it?
The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol was designed and studied to help individuals feel confident, comfortable and protected. Using these products pre-procedure, post-procedure, and every day will provide the same experience.
How are these products different from my traditional skincare products?
The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol offers immediate and on-going correction of pigmentation, redness, sensitivity and eye concerns. These products provide broad spectrum, chemical-free, and all-mineral UVA/UVB protection. The Total Protection® products used in the protocol are powered by EnviroScreen® Technology which provides protection from aggressors such as UVA/UVB, pollution, blue light (HEV) and infrared radiation.
Will my skin be sensitive after I've had my procedure and these products are applied?
The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® products are all created with ingredients that will soothe and calm sensitive, post-procedure skin. That said, your skin may be sensitive due to the nature of a post-procedure or treatment you just received.
Are the products natural?
All Colorescience® products are 100% free from parabens, phytates, synthetic fragrance, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols, and chemical sunscreen. Colorescience® never tests on animals.
Are The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Products Gluten Free?
Yes, all the products in The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol are gluten free.
What ingredients deliver the protection in Colorescience products?
Colorescience® believes in a layered protection approach. The UVA and UVB protection comes from the patented chemical-free, all-physical, mineral ingredients Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. The EnviroScreen® Total Protection family of products include Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, plus specialty ingredients, to protect you from pollution, blue light (high energy visible light) and infrared radiation. The EnviroScreen® specialty ingredients are iron oxides, anti-oxidants and natural hydrators.
What is the difference between a chemical and a physical sunscreen?
Chemical sunscreen ingredients work by creating a chemical reaction that changes UV rays into heat and then releases that heat from the skin. It can take up to 20 minutes after the application of a chemical sunscreen before it begins to work. Chemical sunscreens can also cause eye and skin irritation. Unlike chemical sunscreens, all-physical, mineral sunscreens work by providing a protective layer on the top of the skin, reflecting the sun's rays and dispersing the energy. The protection is immediate upon application. Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are the effective patented physical sunscreen ingredients used in Colorescience® products. Post-procedure skin can be more sensitive, making mineral sunscreens an ideal product to apply.
What kind of color correction will these products provide for me?
The Colorescience® products provide natural-looking coverage and color correction for redness or hyperpigmentation. They can be customized to your specific skin concerns. Colorescience® uses iron oxides, not dyes, to create the shades and color variations found in every product.
What does each product do?
The products in the Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol are selected to treat and protect, provide color correction and enhancement, and reapplication of protection and hydration. For more product details, visit the Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol page.
Can these products be used as a home skincare regimen?
Yes. Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol products compliments not only procedures but can also be used as part of your daily skincare routine. By using Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol products, you get immediate correction, chemical-free protection and specialty ingredients that support the results you are trying to achieve.
Has the Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol been studied?
Yes. The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol has been studied and published in multiple peer-reviewed journals.
What procedures have been studied with the Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol?
The following procedures have been studied and found to be effective to use with the The Colorescience® Finishing Touch® Protocol:
