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Supergoop! Superscreen Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 40 PA+++

Superscreen Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 40 PA+++

3.2
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

3.6Humectancy2.8Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

SPF

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Supergoop! Superscreen Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 40 PA+++ has a moisturizing rating of 3.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 3.6 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.8 out of 10.

What else is good about it? This product has an SPF 40, which is the right SPF to use when spending quite some time outdoors and in the sun. Look out for a “broad spectrum” indication to be also protected from photoaging (i.e., wrinkles and sunspots).

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
70	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
8	Homosalate	Synthetic	Sunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper
5	Octisalate	Synthetic	Sunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Formula Helper
3	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2.5	Avobenzone	Synthetic	Sunscreen,Formula Helper
2	C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate	Synthetic	Emollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper
1.5	Polyester-7		Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
1.3	Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1	Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seedcake Extract	Botanical
0.3	Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract	Algae	Moisturizing (humectant)

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.

Homosalate

Score

Function

Sunscreen, Fragrance, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.

Octisalate

Score

Function

Sunscreen, Fragrance, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A UVB sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl salicylate. It is normally paired with UVA sunscreens to provide broad-spectrum protection. Octisalate also protects other ingredients, like colorants and antioxidants, from deterioration due to exposure to UV light.

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizing

Origin

Botanical

Microscopic droplets of safflower oil surrounded by a membrane. Oleosomes are able to create a very stable emulsion and are better absorbed by the skin. Safflower oil offers occlusive, emollient, and antioxidant properties.

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.