Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 versus Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 .

Last updated on April 26, 2024. Published on June 27, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

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, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Sunscreen American Brand United States
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.

Price

Shop

Buy Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Starts at $38.00
Shop

Buy Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30

Starts at $40.00

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant 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
40
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
30

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

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

Mineral UV Filter
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Isododecane

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Triglyceride

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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.

Learn more about Lecithin

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

Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

15% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 13 reviews
Jacob's Avatar'
Nov 29, 2023

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...

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)

Expensive
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well
briannagrace96's Avatar'
Oct 4, 2023

Can’t tell I have sunscreen on
This is great! I’ve always been bad about wearing sunscreen daily because it leaves such a greasy shine and can feel so heavy. I’ve tried various moisturizers and makeup foundations with spf in them and...

Can’t tell I have sunscreen on
This is great! I’ve always been bad about wearing sunscreen daily because it leaves such a greasy shine and can feel so heavy. I’ve tried various moisturizers and makeup foundations with spf in them and every single one was greasy and heavy. This I can’t feel on my face at all and once it dries quickly you can’t even see it at all. No weight and no shine. Will continue to use forever! Haven’t found anything like it. Now I use sunscreen daily

PallasCat_310's Avatar'
Aug 24, 2023

Can't get over the sensation
I have mixed feeling about this one but ultimately it's a no go. I liked it applies matte and does not make my already oily skin look shiny. However when applying the correct amount of 1/4-1/2 tsp for SPF...

Can't get over the sensation
I have mixed feeling about this one but ultimately it's a no go. I liked it applies matte and does not make my already oily skin look shiny. However when applying the correct amount of 1/4-1/2 tsp for SPF coverage it's very slippery and does not absorb. I can feel it on my skin all day, just a film of sunscreen, which is technically what it's supposed to do but the sensation was too much. I have the same problem with Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen which is a dupe for this.

Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 reviews
Jacob's Avatar'
Jun 22, 2023

Love it
Started using this product recently as chemical sunscreens were stinging my eyes.

Overall, it's pretty great. No eye stinging and it doesn't seem to irritate my skin. It does leave a white cast however.

It's a bit pricy, so...

Love it
Started using this product recently as chemical sunscreens were stinging my eyes.

Overall, it's pretty great. No eye stinging and it doesn't seem to irritate my skin. It does leave a white cast however.

It's a bit pricy, so I might look into cheaper alternatives going forward.

AshN.'s Avatar'
Feb 13, 2024

(Tried May 2021) Came across this product back when I was actively searching for a sunscreen. My initial thoughts were that I found this to be a rather expensive purchase, considering the amount of product as well as it not being at...

(Tried May 2021) Came across this product back when I was actively searching for a sunscreen. My initial thoughts were that I found this to be a rather expensive purchase, considering the amount of product as well as it not being at least 50 SPF. However, I did find this to be very moisturizing, but didn't leave a dewy finish as much as I was hoping to. There was minimal white cast, but honestly there are other sunscreens that I'd rather recommend that are worth the price point.

Expensive
Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 35 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40.

See 35 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30.

See 50 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...