Supergoop! Glowscreen Hydrating And Glowing Sunscreen Primer SPF 30 Versus HELIOCARE Color Gelcream Light SPF50
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Limonium Gerberi Extract
Skin ProtectingPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Octocrylene, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Homosalate, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 77163, Mica, CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Phosphate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Limonium Gerberi Extract, Pantothenic Acid, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientCeteareth-25
CleansingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Sinensis Callus
Antimicrobial
Manganese Dioxide
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventBHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, CI 77891, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polysilicone-15, Titanium Dioxide, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Myristyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Ceteareth-25, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, Myristyl Glucoside, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, CI 77491, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mica, Camellia Sinensis Callus, Manganese Dioxide, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Propylene Carbonate, BHT, Linalool, Limonene
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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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ethylhexyl 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 SalicylateMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
