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Supergoop! Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on April 15, 2025

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 peptides, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40
Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Skin Conditioning

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.

Hydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Supergoop! Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40 36 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Expensive (2) Works Well (2) Drying (1)
alanae's avatar

Alana E

10 months ago
Review

No reaction on my super sensitive eczema prone skin. I’ve used about half a tube now. So far it’s my favorite sunscreen I’ve ever used. I personally cannot stand strong sunscreen smells, fragrances, or stickiness.

This sunscreen does have a faint scent and has a dryer texture.

#expensive
#light
#light scent
#works well
Cityofstars's avatar

Cityofstars

7 months ago
Review

Definitely oil controlling, but only until you need to apply it again. If you don’t wait long enough to apply it after moisturizer or before makeup it will pill so I usually give it 5 minutes. The tint the sunscreen has is kind of strong and leaves a cast so you have to apply this in layers. Also it does attach to your dry spots.. Because this is the only mattifying sunscreen I can count on I keep Show more

#expensive
#drying
#pilling
#no scent

AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ 41 ingredients

2.8 /5
from 6 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Drying (1) Heavy (1)
simranpooni's avatar

Simran Pooni

4 months ago
Review

Skin type: dry, acne, eczema, sensitive

I have no issues with this sunscreen! I don't find it drying or irritating. I see other people saying it makes there skin matte but I haven't noticed that on me, maybe a slightly satin finish (probably because I hydrate my skin heavily underneath). I have brown skin and it doesn't give me a white cast, it does give me a white line on my eyelids but after Show more

#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well
AHAAHHAprincipyo_361's avatar
Review

it's matte sunscreen, it makes my skin not very oily when I'm outside and the weather is very hot.