Tula Skincare Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Versus Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~97% of UVB at SPF 30.
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 3.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 2.34%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingInulin
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder
Abrasive
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientAminopropyl Triethoxysilane
SurfactantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Mannitol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantNylon-12
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Carbonate
SolventRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Chelating1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 3.6%, Zinc Oxide 2.34%, Water, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Triolein, Magnesium Sulfate, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Butylene Glycol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Diatomaceous Earth, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Isostearic Acid, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Mannitol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Mica, Nylon-12, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Ammonium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77891, CI 77491
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 4%
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Isohexadecane
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMeadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientLithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingLecithin
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentDiatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
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, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDiatomaceous Earth is an exfoliant. It can be good for oily skin.
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.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneMannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolZinc Sulfate has antimicrobial and astringent properties. It is created synthetically from zinc and sulfuric acid.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, zinc sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties.
