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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 PA+++ US versus Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ .

Last updated on March 12, 2024. Published on March 12, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

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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Buy Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 PA+++

Starts at $40.00
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Buy I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++

Starts at $1.69

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
40
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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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 can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

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.

Learn more about Zinc Oxide

Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 PA+++ US contains this as ingredient number 2.

Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 PA+++ US contains this as ingredient number 4.

Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 41.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 PA+++ US contains this as ingredient number 11.

Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
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!

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Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 PA+++ US contains this as ingredient number 12.

Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 PA+++ US contains this as ingredient number 15.

Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 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.

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Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 PA+++ US contains this as ingredient number 21.

Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

19% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 PA+++ 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
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Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients

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