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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 versus Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 .

Last updated on April 26, 2024. Published on March 23, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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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

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Starts at $38.00
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Starts at $16.39

Ingredient Info

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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
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Polyester-7.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
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.

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.

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
23% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

Usage

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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's avatar

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)

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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

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 22 ingredients

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