Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 versus Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 .
Published on July 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 19 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 14 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 19 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 14 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 19 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 14 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 8% • Homosalate 7% • Isododecane • Dimethicone • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Caprylyl Methicone • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Glycerin • Peg-12 Dimethicone/Ppg-20 Crosspolymer • Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Polyester-7 • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Isopropyl Palmitate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 9% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 10% • Isododecane • Dimethicone • Caprylyl Methicone • Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer • Caprylic Acid • Phenyl Trimethicone • Olea Europaea Leaf Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Extract • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Methoxydibenzoylmethanee.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Salicylatee.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Octocrylenee.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about Homosalatee.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Isododecanee.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 6.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl Silylatee.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 19 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 14 ingredients
Usage
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e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 19 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 14 ingredients
Reviews
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e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 19 ingredients
xena
I’ve tried the Goop version and this feels nearly identical. it’s a little odd when you first start putting it on, but it actually does “disappear”...
I’ve tried the Goop version and this feels nearly identical. it’s a little odd when you first start putting it on, but it actually does “disappear” in seconds. I do like it, especially for the price, but I prefer a cream-esque SPF.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 14 ingredients
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