Supergoop! (Re)Setting 100% Mineral Sunscreen Powder SPF 30 Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Translucent Loose Setting Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Nylon 6/12
AbsorbentOlive Glycerides
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Zinc Oxide, Silica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceramide NP, Nylon 6/12, Olive Glycerides, Tocopherol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Ultramarines
Iron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Lauroyl Lysine, C13-15 Alkane, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methicone, Ultramarines, Iron Oxides, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate is a bulking agent. It is considered a borosilicate glass; it is composed of powder or flakes of calcium and sodium borosilicates.
This ingredient is used to add volume, shine, and color to products. You'll most likely find this ingredient in makeup products.
According to in-vivo and ex-vivo studies done by a manufacturer, this ingredient works well with UV filters:
Learn more about Calcium Sodium BorosilicateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Dehydroacetate is a synthetic preservative and sodium salt form of dehydroacetic acid. It stops bacteria, mold, and yeast from growing in your products at low concentrations.
Clinical testing found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing. It's also not significantly absorbed through skin.
There are a very small number of reported cases of contact dermatitis in cases linked to wound-care creams used over compromised skin (rather than skincare).
Overall, this is a well-studied and low-risk preservative just doing its job.
Typical concentrations run up to 0.6%, which is also the maximum amount permitted under both EU CosIng regulations and US FDA guidelines.
Learn more about Sodium DehydroacetateWater. 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
