Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 versus SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ .
Published on November 12, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 36 ingredients
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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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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Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 36 ingredients
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 36 ingredients
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 9% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 6% • Water • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • C13-15 Alkane • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate • Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer • Niacinamide • Phenethyl Benzoate • Polyester-25 • Silica • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Bellis Perennis Flower Extract • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract • Glyceryl Caprylate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Xanthan Gum • Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate • Magnesium Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Sodium Citrate • Pentylene Glycol • Propanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin
Aloe Barbadensis Extract • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Water • Homosalate • Silica • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate • Octocrylene • Methoxy Peg/Ppg-25/4 Dimethicone • Bis-Peg/Ppg-20/5 Peg/Ppg-20/5 Dimethicone • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Parfum • Potassium Hydroxide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Carbomer • Adenosine • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Limonia Acidissima Extract • Glycerin • Biosaccharide Gum-4 • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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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.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneSupergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 HomosalateSupergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 2.
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 SalicylateSupergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 OctocryleneSupergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSupergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSupergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 8.
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSupergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 12.
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaSupergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 15.
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolSupergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 34.
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 35.
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 36 ingredients
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 36 ingredients
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 36 ingredients
Meh
It was a great vitamin C for me, but it is very hard to tell if you are using the right amount of sunscreen since I can’t use the two finger rule due to the packaging. Also, it was very greasy for me and sometimes broke me out
Meh
It was a great vitamin C for me, but it is very hard to tell if you are using the right amount of sunscreen since I can’t use the two finger rule due to the packaging. Also, it was very greasy for me and sometimes broke me out
SNP UV Perfect Air Cool Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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