Supergoop! (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 35 (Translucent)

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And you can thank mica and titanium dioxide for the instant dose of radiance created by this sunscreen. Mica and titanium dioxide are minerals that add a shimmering effect and reflect light from the face, creating the illusion of a smoother, softer, and more radiant skin tone According to the FDA , broad spectrum means that the sunscreen can protect skin from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. UVA rays can prematurely age your skin, whereas UVB rays can burn your skin. Both types of rays can cause skin cancer. Physical sunscreens tend to be better tolerated by most skin types because they are not absorbed into the skin. Thus, they are especially useful for those with heat sensitive skin (i.e. rosacea patients) as well as those with acne-prone skin as they are typically less pore-clogging. Yes, but not as your only form of sunscreen. "The efficacy of sunscreen comes from the robust films they form on skin which shield or absorb the harmful sun rays," says Aral. "It's harder to form such protective films on skin using only powder ingredients, and they could be limited to lower SPF numbers or not provide a broad-spectrum protection." Bottom Line: Supergoop Matte Screen is a 100% mineral sunscreen that helps leave skin looking mattified and poreless.

But Aral adds a caveat: "As per the FDA’s new proposed rule on sunscreens, more information and data is needed on powder sunscreens before they can be included," she says. "At the Good Housekeeping Institute, we are particularly interested in what the FDA’s ruling would be regarding the particle size allowed in these types of sunscreens as there is concern that inhaled nano-sized particles can be detrimental to health." Thaggard created sunscreen formulations — what she referred to as “goop” — and got them into schools in Texas to better protect the youth during their time playing outside. The brand has since expanded to offer an entire range of SPF products, including everything from moisturizers to makeup to serums and more. There are some pretty good emollients in this formula, such as squalane and caprylic/capric triglyceride, which both help to increase the skin’s hydration while keeping it soft and smooth. The brand claims that aloe vera and blush clover extract are key ingredients, but both ingredients are present in very low concentrations (less than 1%).The 100% mineral formula includes two physical sunscreens, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, to provide broad spectrum SPF 40 protection.

What sets this product apart from other Supergoop sunscreens is the super sheer formula that suspends the sunscreen actives in a matrix without compromising efficacy, so it instantly blends to a natural, smooth finish that wears well alone or as a primer under makeup. Bottom Line: Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion would be a great sunscreen for the whole family if it didn’t include citrus oils like orange peel and lemon peel oil. We updated this article in April 2023 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. The brand’s most popular product is the Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen. The formula glides onto the skin, creating a weightless velvety finish that’s invisible; no white cast or greasy mess with this Supergoop sunscreen!SPF (sun protection factor) is defined by the FDA as “ how well a sunscreen protects you from sunburn”. Thus, the number following SPF on a sunscreen label tells you how much UVB light that sunscreen can filter out. At first glance, you may think that Supergoop is related to Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand, Goop, but that’s actually not the case. In fact, Supergoop was created in 2007, a year before Paltrow founded Goop. So if it’s not Paltrow’s brand, you may be wondering: who owns Supergoop? That would be Holly Thaggard, a former teacher who started the company after a friend’s skin cancer diagnosis. Bottom Line: Supergoop Glow Screen is a makeup-gripping primer that leaves a dewy, glowy finish while also providing sun protection and improving the skin’s hydration. This first-ever hybrid serum combines the power of stable vitamin C (10% 3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid) with four chemical sunscreen ingredients to provide broad spectrum SPF 40 protection. Bottom Line: Supergoop Mineral Sheer Screen is a 100% mineral, sheer skin protector that provides SPF 30 protection while helping to shield from blue light and prep skin for makeup.