Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 Versus Supergoop! Daily Dose Hydra-Ceramide Boost + SPF 40
Updated on June 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 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, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 33 ingredients
Supergoop! Daily Dose Hydra-Ceramide Boost + SPF 40 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 33 ingredients
Supergoop! Daily Dose Hydra-Ceramide Boost + SPF 40 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate 8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 2%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Polypropylene
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic Acid
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Triacetate
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Urea
Buffering
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Homosalate 8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Octocrylene 2%, Water, Cyclomethicone, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Polypropylene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Caprylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Triacontanyl Pvp, Cetyl Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-40 Stearate, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Serine, Urea, Sorbitol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Oleyl Alcohol, Ethyl Linoleate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
Ethyl Olivate
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Squalane
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Homosalate 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polybutene, Ethyl Olivate, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Squalane, Glycine Soja Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalene, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Ceramide NP, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Phytosterols, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateHomosalate 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 HomosalateOctocrylene 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 OctocryleneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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