PRODUCT REVIEW

Supergoop! Healthy Glow Sunless Tan SPF 40

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%Panthenol 0.5% - 0.75%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Supergoop! - Healthy Glow Sunless Tan SPF 40" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.00% (declared), octinoxate 5.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and homosalate 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Supergoop! " is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 10%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

What It Is HEALTHY GLOW SUNLESS TAN SPF 40 is a 2-in-1 moisturizing formula that delivers natural-looking, buildable, long-lasting color that’s streak-free, transfer-free and scent-free alongside broad spectrum UV protection.

Source: Bluemercury

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

saccharomyces ferment 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

cetearyl alcohol 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

panthenol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

dihydroxyacetone 6.6% - 8.1%

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Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 10%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Propanediol, Saccharomyces ferment, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymer, Ceteareth-25, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl caprylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyester-7, Microcrystalline cellulose, Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, Panthenol, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Sodium metabisulfite, Chlorphenesin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Cellulose gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citric acid, Glyceryl undecylenate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride

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WIMJ similarity score		59%	58%	57%	56%	54%	54%	54%	53%	53%	52%
SPF	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 30
Key ingredients	panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +9 more	Common: panthenol homosalate +3 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide np +5 more	Common: panthenol homosalate +1 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +5 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin +3 more	Common: panthenol homosalate +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: carnosine cocos nucifera oil +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dipotassium glycyrrhizate +5 more	Common: panthenol homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone octocrylene
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +18 more	thymus vulgaris leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +17 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Supergoop! Healthy Glow Sunless Tan SPF 40

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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