SPF Basics

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Are your products non-comedogenic?

Here is a list of products that are non-comedogenic: PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 30 with Sunflower Extract Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract Play Antioxidant Mist Body SPF 30 with Vitam…

Updated 4 months ago

I have acne-prone skin and I'm afraid wearing sunscreen everyday will make it worse. What should I do?

Regardless of your skin type, you should still be wearing SPF every. single. day. If you have acne-prone skin, we recommend using any of our non-comedogenic SPF products, as they are less likely to c…

Updated 7 months ago

Are your products Vegan and Cruelty Free?

Supergoop! is Leaping Bunny-certified cruelty-free. We’ve never conducted, commissioned or paid for any tests on animals when it comes to ingredients, formulations or finished products, and we promis…

Updated 7 months ago

Are your products safe to use while pregnant?

While we have always avoided the most controversial ingredients (like oxybenzone and parabens) to make formulas that are healthy and efficacious during pregnancy, we advise that you contact your doct…

Updated 7 months ago

What is the shelf life of your products?

At Supergoop! the majority of our products have a 2 year shelf life. If your product comes in a tube, like our Unseen Sunscreen, the expiration date will be located on the crimped edging. If you have…

Updated 7 months ago

Which products protect from blue light?

Our Superscreen Daily Moisturizer , Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 , Glowscreen SPF 40 , Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion , Mattescreen SPF 40 , Bright-Eyed 100% Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40 , and Daily Dose Vita…

Updated 4 months ago

Do your formulas contain nano particles?

At Supergoop! we always balance efficacy, safety and they way our SPF feels on your skin. For a product to make it to the market it needs to check all 3 boxes. Nano particles not only retain their hi…

Updated 6 months ago

Chemical v. Mineral - what's the difference?

Supergoop!'s main goal is to formulate sunscreen products that people want to wear every single day. We know that there is no "one-size-fits-all" formula and we pride ourselves in having a product fo…

Updated 7 months ago

Are your products gluten-free?

All of our formulas are gluten-free, but we don't manufacture in gluten-free facilities. Although the risk of cross-contamination is low, if you are really sensitive we always recommend doing a patch…

Updated 7 months ago

Are your products silicone-free?

All of our products are silicone-free except for the following: City Sunscreen Serum Mattescreen SPF 40 Glowscreen SPF 40 Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 Handscreen SPF 40 Shimmershade CC Screen 100% Mineral…

Updated 4 months ago

Are your products fragrance-free?

Sort of. Not all of our products are fragrance free as we use natural fragrances in some formulas but we never use synthetic fragrances. Naturally scented products: Handscreen SPF 40 , Body Butter ,…

Updated 4 months ago

Are your products nut-free?

All of our products are nut-free with the exception of the following: 100% Mineral Sunscreen Stick Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil & Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Play Lip Balm SPF 30 with Acai (B…

Updated 4 months ago

Do Supergoop! products contain peanuts/peanut oil?

None of our products contain peanuts or peanut oils. But please note: Some of our labs do have chemicals that contain peanuts, other tree nuts, coconut, fish, and sesame in their warehouse (and they…

Updated 7 months ago

Are your products soy-free?

All of our products are soy-free with the exception of the following: City Serum SPF 30 Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion Handscreen SPF 40 Lipscreen SPF 50 Glow Oil SPF 50 Glow Stick SPF 50 (Re)setting…

Updated 1 month ago

Does Supergoop! use alcohol in their formulas?

There are a lot of misconceptions about alcohol in skincare, mostly about it being bad for the skin. However, it’s not a black and white issue and there are nuances depending on the type of alcohol,…

Updated 7 months ago

Are Supergoop! products reef safe?

We always want to create the safest, healthiest, cleanest SPF products without sacrificing efficacy (how well they actually work). In 2007, we were the first SPF brand not to use Oxybenzone, even tho…

Updated 4 months ago

Are your products oil-free?

Here is a list of our products that are oil-free: City Sunscreen Serum CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 35 (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 35 Refill Unse…

Updated 4 months ago

Can I use your products on my kiddos?

Yes! Our founder, and mom of two Holly, has always strived to make products that our customers would feel comfortable putting on their children - and ones that use the cleanest ingredients possible,…

Updated 7 months ago

Why don't you make waterproof products?

No sunscreen formulas are water"proof" or sweat"proof" -only water and sweat resistant for up to 40 or 80 minutes. In order to claim this, the formula must be clinically tested. Reapplication is key!…

Updated 7 months ago

I haven't been the best about wearing sunscreen, where do I start?

It's never too late to start wearing sunscreen! The easiest way to begin is by incorporating it into your morning routine. We recommend using a moisturizer like our Superscreen Daily Moisturizer or Z…

Updated 7 months ago

Does Supergoop! contain silicones?

In short, only silicones with low hazard EWG safety ratings. Silicones are sometimes helpful in that they reduce the greasy, sticky, and heavy feeling that most people associate with sunscreens. Sili…

Updated 4 months ago

Silicon v. Silicone - What's the difference?

Silicon is a naturally occurring chemical element rarely found in its pure form. It is most commonly referred to as silica (silicon dioxide). We use silica in Cloud 9 100% Mineral Sun Balm SPF 40 , C…

Updated 4 months ago

Do you use oxybenzone?

No - in fact, we never have, and we were the very first sunscreen brand not to use it in our chemical formulas! Here's the deal with it: oxybenzone is used in many sunscreens as a UVB and UVA filter.…

Updated 7 months ago

Are all of your products broad spectrum?

Yes! Broad Spectrum sunscreens protect from both UVA and UVB rays. As a reminder: UVA = aging rays and UVB = burning rays. While most people associate applying sunscreen with preventing getting sunbu…

Updated 7 months ago

What is a PA rating?

A PA rating is obtained via a Japanese testing protocol to measure the protection against UVA rays (the aging rays). In the U.S., as per FDA regulation, sunscreens simply state if they offer protecti…

Updated 3 months ago

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