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- Supergoop! Superscreen Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 40 PA+++
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),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
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.
A synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.
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.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), 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.
Score
3
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.