Kizo Lab UV Defense Clear Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++
Updated on October 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Kizo Lab UV Defense Clear Sunscreen SPF 50 39 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 26 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Kizo Lab UV Defense Clear Sunscreen SPF 50 39 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 4%
UV Absorber
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCoprinus Comatus Extract
Antioxidant
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Grifola Frondosa Extract
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientMeadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Undecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Coprinus Comatus Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycerin, Grifola Frondosa Extract, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Meadowfoam Estolide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglutamic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Sorbitan Laurate, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Water
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 4%
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Isohexadecane
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMeadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyester-7
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientLithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Mannitol
HumectantBoswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingLecithin
EmollientMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentDiatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isohexadecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Meadowfoam Estolide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyester-7, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Mannitol, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Lecithin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Diatomaceous Earth, Zinc Sulfate, Silica, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate 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 HomosalateEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateOctocrylene 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 OctocryleneCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDicaprylyl 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.
We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer yet.
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 IsododecaneIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinWe don't have a description for Meadowfoam Estolide yet.
We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate yet.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Kizo Lab UV Defense Clear Sunscreen SPF 50 39 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 26 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Kizo Lab UV Defense Clear Sunscreen SPF 50 39 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 26 ingredients
Currently trying to fix the bad breakout I had from this. It caused cystic acne which I don’t normally get. Also lots of small white heads.
