Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 versus COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 .
Published on June 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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
Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 23 ingredients
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 23 ingredients
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 23 ingredients
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.9% • Homosalate 9.8% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9% • Octocrylene 9.5% • Alcohol Denat. • Bisabolol • Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Diheptyl Succinate • Diisooctyl Succinate • Ethyl Ferulate • Isododecane • Lauroyl Lysine • Mentha Piperita Oil • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Nylon-12 • Pvp • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Silica Caprylyl Silylate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 5.5% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Anisaldehyde • Benzyl Acetate • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Cocos Nucifera Water • Delta-Decalactone • Didecyldimonium Chloride • Ethyl Butyrate • Gamma-Nonalactone • Gamma-Octalactone • Heliotropine • Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract • Juniperus Mexicana Oil • Methyl Benzoate • Methylpropanediol • Nerolidol • Polyquaternium-80 • Propanediol • Schinus Molle Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Phytate • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Tridecane • Triethyl Citrate • Undecane • Vanillin • Water
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneSupergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateSupergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 2.
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateSupergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneSupergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideSupergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 9.
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 23 ingredients
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 23 ingredients
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
Reviews
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Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 23 ingredients
AshN.
(Tried Jan 2023) Fairly expensive for the amount of product that you get (about $30 at the time of purchase). The SPF value alone doesn't warrant...
(Tried Jan 2023) Fairly expensive for the amount of product that you get (about $30 at the time of purchase). The SPF value alone doesn't warrant the price. I found this formulation to be rather irritating due to the strong fragrance. The bottle itself doesn't really spray evenly. Worst of all, it actually did not keep my concealer in place and made it appear streaky.
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
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