Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 Versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50
Updated on September 18, 2023
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
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, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 20 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 20 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Octyldodecanol, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Polyester-8, Tocopherol
Homosalate 8.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 8.5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 12.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingLactic Acid
Buffering
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHomosalate 8.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 8.5%, Zinc Oxide 12.1%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyester-8, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Lactic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Gluconate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 OctocryleneThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideWe don't have a description for Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate yet.
Polyester-8 is not reef safe.
Ingredient Ratings
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Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 20 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients
Reviews
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Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 20 ingredients
I wanted a sunscreen stick that I can keep in my bag for reapplication. I haven’t used this sunscreen much, but I can already tell I don’t like it. At first, I was taken aback by the color of it, which there is none; it’s transparent. That’s good, it meant there won’t be a white cast. However, after I put it on I was put off by how greasy and oily it is, and in turn, how greasy and oily it made me Show more
Nice and light. But I don’t think the sun protection is the best.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients
irritating, pills badly, and over priced
