Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen versus COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 .
Last updated on January 03, 2024. Published on March 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, PHA, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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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! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen 28 ingredients
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
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Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Supergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen 28 ingredients
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 59 ingredients
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Supergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen 28 ingredients
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 59 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 7% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 6% • Isododecane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Glycerin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polyglycerin-3 • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Ectoin • Acrylates Crosspolymer • Gluconolactone • Arginine • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Bisabolol • Tocopherol • Citric Acid • Niacinamide • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Calcium Gluconate • Polyglutamic Acid • Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3% • Octocrylene 5% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes • Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Isododecane • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Glyceryl Stearate • Water • Cocos Nucifera Water • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Schinus Molle Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Benzoate • Methylbenzyl Acetate • Benzyl Acetate • Juniperus Mexicana Oil • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Lecithin • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Gluconolactone • Citric Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Bisabolol • Xanthan Gum • Delta-Decalactone • Ethyl Butyrate • Gamma-Nonalactone • Gamma-Octalactone • Methyl Anthranilate • Methyl Benzoate • Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract • Nerolidol • Phenethyl Alcohol • Heliotropine • Anisaldehyde • Triethyl Citrate • Vanillin
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Ingredients Explained
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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! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 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! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 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! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 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! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Isododecane 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 IsododecaneSupergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneSupergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 42.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Supergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 39.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSupergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 34.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololSupergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 45.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSupergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 43.
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Supergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40 Face Sunscreen 28 ingredients
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