It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne, anti aging, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

It doesn't contain any common allergens or silicones

Fun facts

Supergoop! is from United States. This product is used in 10 routines created by our community.

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

You should know

Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)

Retinoid

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (4)

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

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

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!

Ingredient

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Astringent, Skin Conditioning

Masking, UV Absorber

Masking, Solvent

Antioxidant, Masking

Antioxidant, Masking

Cosmetic Colorant

Masking

Buffering

Stabilising

Perfuming

Solvent

Preservative

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

0-2 / 0

UV Absorber, UV Filter

0 / 0

Preservative

Emollient

Preservative

Masking, Solvent

Antioxidant, Perfuming

Skin Conditioning

1-3 / 1-3

Perfuming

Buffering

Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting

1 / 0

Antioxidant, Solvent

Preservative

Solvent

UV Absorber, UV Filter

0 / 0

Abrasive

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 32 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Acrylates Copolymer

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

It is also used to make a product more thick.

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Aluminum PCA

What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Aluminum PCA.

Benzophenone

What it does: Masking, UV Absorber

Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Benzophenone.

Butoxyethanol

What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butoxyethanol.

BHA

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking

Community Rating: Liked

This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.

However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.

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BHT 0.1%

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.

Carbon Black

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Carbon Black.

Tar Oil

What it does: Masking

Tar Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for acne prone skin.

Ethanolamine

What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Ethanolamine.

Formaldehyde

What it does:

Formaldehyde can cause irritation and worsen eczema.

Hydroquinone

What it does: Stabilising

Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroquinone is used to treat hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and age spots.

This ingredient is a known skin sensitizer and is banned in the EU. In the US, this ingredient is not allowed for over-the-counter sale.

According to the FDA, hydroquinone may cause permanent skin discoloration, rashes, and facial swelling.

Be sure to use this ingredient as prescribed by your doctor. Wearing sunscreen is also a must (you should be wearing sunscreen anyway!).

Hydroquinone works by decreasing the melanocytes in your skin. Melanocytes are cells that create melanin.

Gentle reminder that all skin tones are beautiful!

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Anisyl Acetate

What it does: Perfuming

Anisyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Methoxyethanol

What it does: Solvent

We don't have a description for Methoxyethanol.

Methyl Ethylcellulose

What it does:

We don't have a description for Methyl Ethylcellulose.

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

MCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.

Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.

MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.

The use of this ingredient varies around the world:

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Paraffinum Liquidum

What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Benzophenone-3

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

You probably know this ingredient as Oxybenzone, a sunscreen ingredient. It is a broad-spectrum sunscreen ingredient, meaning it can protect the skin against UVB and short UVA rays. The absorption range is 270-350 nm with peak absorption at 288 and 350 nm.

This chemical ingredient protects your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV absorbers may absorb both UVA and UVB rays. It is often combined with other sunscreen ingredients to help with stability.

Ongoing research is looking into whether oxybenzone causes skin irritation and sensitivity. However, it has been shown to trigger contact dermatitis in some studies.

Oxybenzone is allowed in certain concentrations by many countries. It is allowed up to 6% in the US, and Canada, 5% in Japan, and 10% in Australia. Other countries and regions of the US have banned this ingredient to protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems. These places include Hawaii, Key West, US Virgin Islands, marine parks in Thailand, Aruba, and Palau.

The EU currently allows the following maximum concentrations:

Studies show conflicting results about oxybenzone being absorbed into the human body. The Swedish Research Institute has advised careful use of this ingredient by pregnant women and children. We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns about this ingredient and your health.

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Sodium Paraben

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium Paraben is a preservative and is a paraben.

Petrolatum

What it does: Emollient

Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand.

Other benefits of occlusives include protecting your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne.

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Phenoxyethanol 1%

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Diethyl Phthalate

What it does: Masking, Solvent

Diethyl Phthalate is an alcohol.

Polyacrylamide

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.

Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.

It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.

We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

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Resorcinol

What it does: Antioxidant, Perfuming

Community Rating: Disliked

Resorcinol is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.

Retinyl Palmitate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. It is created from palmitic acid and retinol.

This ingredient has antioxidant and exfoliating properties. Like other types of retinols, retinyl palmitate increases cell turnover. Removing dead skin cells and encouraging the growth of new ones improves skin tone and unclogs pores. This in turn promotes brighter looking skin and even skin texture.

As an antioxidant, retinyl palmitate helps neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules have the potential to damage skin cells. Thus, antioxidants may help with anti-aging.

Retinyl palmitate can be good for be good for oily skin by helping to unclog pores. However, it may not be good for dry skin and fungal acne.

After using this product, you should follow up with sunscreen.

This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.

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Styrene

What it does: Perfuming

Styrene is a fragrance.

Tea-Sulfate

What it does: Buffering

Tea-Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Talc

What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

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Toluene

What it does: Antioxidant, Solvent

Toluene is an antioxidant.

Triclocarban

What it does: Preservative

Triclocarban is a preservative.

Dioxolane

What it does: Solvent

We don't have a description for Dioxolane.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Silicon

What it does: Abrasive

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Silicon is an abrasive as an INCI ingredient. In tools, it is a material.

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