Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 — Efficacy 4.2/5.0, Safety 4.2/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40
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Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Strong
4.2 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.2 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a well-formulated tinted sunscreen, not a serious treatment product. The efficacy score is driven mainly by the broad-spectrum UV filters plus a decent, skin-friendly base with humectants and emollients; niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and antioxidants are helpful but sit in support roles rather than making this a high-powered serum. The formula scores down only because the “extra benefits” are modest and not concentrated enough to outweigh the fact that the core job here is sun protection, not correction.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Titanium Dioxide
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinNiacinamideSodium HyaluronateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateTocopherolHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFerulic Acid
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Butyloctyl SalicylatePolymethylsilsesquioxaneBismuth OxychlorideLauryl LactateIsodecyl NeopentanoateDiisopropyl SebacateCetyl PhosphateEthylhexyl HydroxystearateAriginineHydroxyacetophenoneTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinatePhospholipidsPantothenic Acid
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Limonium Gerberi ExtractTheobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
solvent base
Butyloctyl Salicylate
emollient UV booster
Propanediol
humectant solvent
Glycerin
primary humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
light emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
texture and blur
Niacinamide
brightening support
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
emulsifier base
Bismuth Oxychloride
pigment and shimmer
Mica
light-reflecting pigment
Titanium Dioxide
mineral UV filter
Lauryl Lactate
emollient ester
Isododecane
volatile slip agent
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
silky emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
emollient emulsifier
Diisopropyl Sebacate
light emollient
Cetyl Phosphate
emulsifier stabilizer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
emollient base
Coco-Caprylate
dry-touch emollient
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
emollient booster
Butylene Glycol
humectant solvent
Ariginine
pH adjuster buffer
Hydroxyacetophenone
antioxidant preservative aid
Caprylyl Glycol
humectant preservative aid
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl Lactate, Isododecane, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Iron Oxides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phospholipids, Limonium Gerberi Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Pantothenic Acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ferulic Acid

Frequently Asked

Is Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 worth it?

Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 scores 4.2 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Strong) and 4.2 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a well-formulated tinted sunscreen, not a serious treatment product. The efficacy score is driven mainly by the broad-spectrum UV filters plus a decent, skin-friendly base with humectants and emollients; niacinam

What are the key active ingredients in Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40?

Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Titanium Dioxide.

Does Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40. It scores 4.2 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-12. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.