Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 versus Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 .

Last updated on April 26, 2024. Published on April 30, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50

Sunscreen American Brand United States

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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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 23 ingredients

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

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

At a glance

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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 23 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)

Vitamin E

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 23 ingredients

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 8% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 4% • Isododecane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Isohexadecane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Meadowfoam Estolide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polyester-7 • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Jojoba Esters • Mannitol • Olibanum • Lecithin • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Diatomaceous Earth • Zinc Sulfate • Silica • Tocopherol

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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.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Homosalate

What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Lecithin

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 23 ingredients

15% are loved or liked

8% have mixed ratings

46% are disliked or very disliked

31% have no rating yet

17% are loved or liked

17% have mixed ratings

52% are disliked or very disliked

13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 23 ingredients

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Reviews

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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients

4.1 /5

from 13 ratings

Works Well (2) Expensive (2) No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (2) Light (1) Strong Scent (1)

Jacob

5 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

Really liked this product, except for one problem - it stings my eyes like crazy.

It applies really nicely and absorbs well into my skin, but...

Really liked this product, except for one problem - it stings my eyes like crazy.

It applies really nicely and absorbs well into my skin, but after a few hours of wearing this sunscreen I start getting extreme eye stinging.

I've since moved to using Supergoop's Mineral Sheerscreen, so I think it is one of the chemical filters in this one that causes my eyes to sting.

If you don't get eye stinging from this product, it is a pretty great sunscreen! (but expensive)

Supergoop!

Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Mac_R

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

LOVE
This is the perfect sunscreen for people who want a low maintenance morning. Feels greasy putting it on, but once on you cant tell you have...

LOVE
This is the perfect sunscreen for people who want a low maintenance morning. Feels greasy putting it on, but once on you cant tell you have sunscreen on. after one minute after application theres no scent, no feel, no sheen. Absolute love

Supergoop!

Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 23 ingredients

4.0 /5

from 3 ratings

Light (2) Great Value (2) No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (1) Works Well (1) Oily (1)

AshN.

3 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

(Using Since Oct 2022) This is truly the only sunscreen that ticked off all the boxes for me. Affordable for the amount of product, High SPF value,...

(Using Since Oct 2022) This is truly the only sunscreen that ticked off all the boxes for me. Affordable for the amount of product, High SPF value, UVB and UVA protection, doubles as a dewy, moisturizer (so no need to apply a separate sunscreen and moisturizer) and best of all NO White Cast!!! (I legit searched for months to find a moisturizing sunscreen that didn't make me look ashy). There is a standard BGS product that is marketed, both have similar ingredients, but the downside is that the SPF is lower than this and it costs a bit more for less product

bagheera

4 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

No whitecast, no scent, lightweight, no sticky feeling. And very affordable! However, it seems to be as far from matte as possible, which I'm not a...

No whitecast, no scent, lightweight, no sticky feeling. And very affordable! However, it seems to be as far from matte as possible, which I'm not a fan of.