Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 versus Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae .
Published on April 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 32 ingredients
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Supergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 32 ingredients
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Supergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 32 ingredients
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae 37 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 23.8% • Titanium Dioxide 3.4% • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • C9-12 Alkane • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glyceryl Stearate • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Jojoba Esters • Methyl Dihydroabietate • Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Propanediol • Sea Water • Silica • Sodium Phytate • Sorbitan Stearate • Sorbityl Laurate • Stearic Acid • Water
Titanium Dioxide 2.3% • Zinc Oxide 17.9% • Arachidyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil • Behenyl Alcohol • Bisabolol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • C13-14 Alkane • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Cellulose Gum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Coco-Glucoside • Diheptyl Succinate • Erythritol • Ethyl Ferulate • Glycerin • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Jojoba Esters • Lauryl Laurate • Methyl Dihydroabietate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Polyester-7 • Polyester-8 • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Propanediol • Sea Water • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Tocopherol • Water
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Ingredients Explained
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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 OxideSupergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 2.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideSupergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateSupergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidSupergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 10.
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! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholSupergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 15.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSupergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 22.
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract is an antioxidant.
Supergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 23.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersSupergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Methyl Dihydroabietate.
Supergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 26.
Polyhydroxystearic 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 AcidSupergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 31.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolSupergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 32.
We don't have a description for Sea Water.
Supergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 33.
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!
Learn more about WaterSupergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae contains this as ingredient number 37.
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Supergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 32 ingredients
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae 37 ingredients
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Supergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 32 ingredients
Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50 with Green Algae 37 ingredients
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