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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 versus Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 .

Published on July 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and oils

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Buy Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45

Starts at $14.00
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Buy (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40

Starts at $20.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
40

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.

Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.

Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.

However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.

Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!

The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.

Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.

Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.

Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.

The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:

Learn more about Octocrylene

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.

Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

Learn more about Isododecane

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 16.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Diisooctyl Succinate.

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Diheptyl Succinate.

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 13.

We don't have a description for Silica Caprylyl Silylate.

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 23.

10
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.

As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 11.

11
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

Learn more about Bisabolol

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 6.

12
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.

Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 21.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer.

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 10.

14
What it does: Antioxidant

Ethyl Ferulate is an antioxidant.

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 15.

15
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid

According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.

This ingredient may not be reef-safe.

Learn more about Nylon-12

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 20.

16
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.

According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.

Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.

Learn more about Lauroyl Lysine

e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 17.

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23% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet

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e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 22 ingredients

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Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 23 ingredients

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Doesn't Work (1) Expensive (1) Irritating (1) Strong Scent (1)
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AshN.

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

(Tried Jan 2023) Fairly expensive for the amount of product that you get (about $30 at the time of purchase). The SPF value alone doesn't warrant...

(Tried Jan 2023) Fairly expensive for the amount of product that you get (about $30 at the time of purchase). The SPF value alone doesn't warrant the price. I found this formulation to be rather irritating due to the strong fragrance. The bottle itself doesn't really spray evenly. Worst of all, it actually did not keep my concealer in place and made it appear streaky.

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