B
Supergoop's bestselling glowy primer-sunscreen hybrid. Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + ferulic acid. Pearlescent finish with mica + bismuth oxychloride. The 'Instagram glow' sunscreen that doubled as a trend.
Score breakdown
B
Efficacy
B
Safety
B
Comedogenicity
B
Transparency
B
Skin-type fit
Strengths
- Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + ferulic acid
- Beautiful glowy finish
- Works as primer
- Fragrance-free
- Rich in antioxidants
Weaknesses
- 10% Octocrylene (controversial)
- Bismuth oxychloride can irritate
- SPF40 only (not 50)
- Premium price
- US filters only (limited UVA)
Full ingredient list
1 ?
Avobenzone 3%
2 ?
Octisalate 5%
3 ?
Octocrylene 10%
4 ?
Water
5 ?
Propanediol
6 ?
Butyloctyl Salicylate
8 ?
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
9 ?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
11 ?
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
12 ?
Bismuth Oxychloride
13 ?
Mica
14 ?
Titanium Dioxide
15 ?
Lauryl Lactate
16 ?
Isododecane
17 ?
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
18 ?
Glyceryl Stearate
19 ?
Diisopropyl Sebacate
20 ?
Cetyl Phosphate
21 ?
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
22 ?
Coco-Caprylate
23 ?
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
24 ?
Butylene Glycol
25 ?
Arginine
26 ?
Hydroxyacetophenone
27 ?
Caprylyl Glycol
28 ?
1,2-Hexanediol
29 ?
Iron Oxides
30 ?
Sodium Hyaluronate
31 ?
Chlorphenesin
32 ?
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
33 ?
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
34 ?
Phospholipids
35 ?
Limonium Gerberi Extract
36 ?
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
37 ?
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
38 ?
Pantothenic Acid
39 ?
Tocopherol
40 ?
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
41 ?
Ferulic Acid
Best for
Better alternatives
A
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ (Fragrance-Free)
89/100 - sunscreen
A
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+
87/100 - sunscreen
A
Summer Fridays
ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen
86/100 - sunscreen
A
Mad Hippie
Daily protective serum.
85/100 - sunscreen