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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N versus Somethinc Copy Paste Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ Perle .

Last updated on March 04, 2024. Published on May 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen Indonesian Brand Indonesia

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.

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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
50
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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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.

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 1.

Somethinc Copy Paste Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ Perle contains this as ingredient number 16.

2
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 3.

Somethinc Copy Paste Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ Perle contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
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! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 4.

Somethinc Copy Paste Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ Perle contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 8.

Somethinc Copy Paste Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ Perle contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 9.

Somethinc Copy Paste Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ Perle contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 20.

Somethinc Copy Paste Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ Perle contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

35% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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