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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 versus Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 .

Published on November 20, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 17 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, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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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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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
40

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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1
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

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Water

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

We don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate.

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Isodecyl Neopentanoate.

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 16.

7
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lauryl Lactate.

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 21.

10
What it does: Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate.

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 24.

11
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

Learn more about Chlorphenesin

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 28.

12
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.

Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 38.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 19.

14
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 20.

15
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 33.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 29.

16
What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 38.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 30.

17
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (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 Tocopherol

Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 39.

Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 31.

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13% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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Supergoop! Every Day Sunscreen SPF 50 45 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 reviews
JustDaniel_50's Avatar'
Mar 7, 2024

If you’re looking for an alternative to the unseen sunscreen definitely would recommend! They’re about the same price but you get much more sunscreen and better protection! This takes some rubbing in but with proper application this will...

If you’re looking for an alternative to the unseen sunscreen definitely would recommend! They’re about the same price but you get much more sunscreen and better protection! This takes some rubbing in but with proper application this will also not leave a white cast! Also in my experience this leaves a perfectly matte finish!

Great Value
Expensive
Light
Absorbs Well
Light Scent
Works Well
Belinda.I's Avatar'
Jun 28, 2022

GET IT!!
I use this sunscreen everyday. I mean everyday. No white cast. Once you put it on it is super sticky and moisturizing, however the stickiness goes in like 1 minute and your left with a hint of a glow.

GET IT!!
I use this sunscreen everyday. I mean everyday. No white cast. Once you put it on it is super sticky and moisturizing, however the stickiness goes in like 1 minute and your left with a hint of a glow.

CLG_'s Avatar'
Mar 4, 2023

A good sunscreen but greasy :)
After hearing so much about it, I got this sunscreen and got it at an okay price. I've been using it since late spring of 2022 and it's served me well. It gives the skin a nice dewy, glow and hasn't broken...

A good sunscreen but greasy :)
After hearing so much about it, I got this sunscreen and got it at an okay price. I've been using it since late spring of 2022 and it's served me well. It gives the skin a nice dewy, glow and hasn't broken me out. The major problem I have with this sunscreen is that it is incredibly greasy on the skin. If you lay your head down on any surface or you touch your face it will leave a grease mark. It also doesn't help that the oil separates in the tube, nothing a good shake wouldn't fix, but it is a little annoying.
Essentially- Do I like this? Yeah, I'll finish the bottle. Would I buy this again? No, only if was marked down. Do I think you can get a better/cheaper sunscreen somewhere else? Yes.

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