Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 Versus Supergoop! Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40
Updated on April 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
Supergoop! Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
Supergoop! Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 17.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate
CleansingPolysilicone-11
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Zinc Oxide 17.5%, Water, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Titanium Dioxide 0.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 17%
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Hydrogen Dimethicone
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantBuddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrangea Arborescens Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPentapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide 0.7%, Zinc Oxide 17%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Coco-Caprylate, Isododecane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dimethicone, CI 77492, Water, Isostearic Acid, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Bisabolol, Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone, CI 77491, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77499, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrangea Arborescens Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Polysorbate 20, Resveratrol, Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Pentapeptide-21
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIsododecane 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.
Learn more about IsododecanePropanediol 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.
Learn more about PropanediolIsostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidThis ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
Supergoop! Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40 36 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
(Tried May 2021) Came across this product back when I was actively searching for a sunscreen. My initial thoughts were that I found this to be a rather expensive purchase, considering the amount of product as well as it not being at least 50 SPF. However, I did find this to be very moisturizing, but didn't leave a dewy finish as much as I was hoping to. There was minimal white cast, but honestly Show more
Love it
Started using this product recently as chemical sunscreens were stinging my eyes.
Overall, it's pretty great. No eye stinging and it doesn't seem to irritate my skin. It does leave a white cast however.
It's a bit pricy, so I might look into cheaper alternatives going forward.
Supergoop! Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40 36 ingredients
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.
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
