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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick versus Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 .

Published on April 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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 Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick

Starts at $12.49
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Starts at $30.00

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
spf rating
50
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
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

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

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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

Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 2.

Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 3.

Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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

Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 4.

Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 5.

Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 6.

Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide.

Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 8.

Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide.

Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 9.

Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

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31% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick 13 ingredients

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Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 21 ingredients

3.5 /5
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Dec 31, 2023

A greasy but very effective SPF. Easy to apply and you can't deny the glow it gives you. I use it primarily in summer or sunny days. I opt for less shiny SPFs in winter.

A greasy but very effective SPF. Easy to apply and you can't deny the glow it gives you. I use it primarily in summer or sunny days. I opt for less shiny SPFs in winter.

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