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

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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%). 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. And another very positive review says, “I’m supposed to use face sunscreen with my acne medication, but all the sunscreen I’ve tried before has felt super heavy and left my face oily. So I basically avoided using sunscreen at all. But that’s not the case with this stuff! It’s extremely light and not like anything you’ve used before. It really is as if you’re not wearing any sunscreen at all. Nothing short of a miracle.” This non-nano zinc oxide face sunscreen delivers broad spectrum SPF 30 while also protecting skin from blue light (the light emitted from things like your phone and laptop). This Supergoop sunscreen has a lovely mousse texture that is easily applied and easily absorbed. The chemical sunscreen ingredients avobenzone, homosalate, and octisalate provide broad spectrum SPF 50 protection.

A benefit of chemical sunscreens is their ability to defend the deeper layers of skin, including collagen fibers and other tissue, against the aging effects of UVA rays, as well as preventing penetration by the UVB rays responsible for tanning and sunburn. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30. Anything above SPF 30 is not usually necessary as it has little incremental benefit and below 30 does not offer enough protection. Supergoop offers both chemical sunscreens and mineral sunscreens, which may leave you wondering; what’s the difference? And does it matter which type I use? Below we’ll give you a brief overview on the differences between these types of sunscreen ingredients.The rest of the formula consists of emollients and a complex derived from meadowfoam seed to increase skin’s hydration levels and promote softer, smoother skin. Bottom Line: Supergoop Matte Screen is a 100% mineral sunscreen that helps leave skin looking mattified and poreless. 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! And we love that the formula includes soothing extracts like calendula, as well as nourishing emollients like tamanu oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride (from coconut), and meadowfoam seed oil. Overall, we think that Supergoop sunscreens are formulated well, and we like that the brand offers both chemical and physical sunscreen products. Pros

The formula also includes hydrating ingredients like glycerin and apple fruit extract, as well as mica and titanium dioxide to smooth skin texture and create instant radiance. These high-performing SPF powders offer additional sun protection, absorb excess oil, and even your complexion without feeling heavy. “Powder sunscreens are beneficial to those who wear makeup in the summer but don’t want the greasy feeling of a lotion,” says Ellen Marmur M.D., a New York City-based dermatologist and founder of Marmur Metamorphosis Skincare. For example, one review says, “Tried this today for the first time. Felt like Vaseline on my face, which I could deal with but it didn’t work. I applied before going out in the sun, and reapplied twice more while outside and am left with a horrible sunburn. Very disappointing.” The 100% mineral formula includes two physical sunscreens, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, to provide broad spectrum SPF 40 protection. For example, a publication in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology , states that niacinamide can repair the skin barrier and improve skin moisture, as well as reduce inflammation, blotchiness, hyperpigmentation, acne, and wrinkling. Pretty impressive, right?

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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. 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." 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

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it can. Vitamin C also helps to promote a brighter complexion with fewer dark spots and a more even skin tone by inhibiting melanin synthesis. Supergoop is cruelty free and the products are officially Leaping Bunny Certified. Leaping Bunny Certification means Supergoop products are free of animal testing at every stage of product development. Is Supergoop Vegan? Supergoop CC Cream is lightweight yet buildable enough to cover imperfections while also creating instant luminosity. You probably noticed that all Supergoop sunscreens are at least SPF 30 or above. How Much Do Supergoop Sunscreens Cost?

The 100% mineral formula includes non-nano zinc oxide to provide broad spectrum SPF 50 protection. The mineral particles are larger in size and safely sit on top of skin.