Which scores higher with the experts?
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 holds a Guru Score of 77%, ahead of Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 at 73%. The first draws on 19 independent expert reviews, the second on 22. On the experts' own numbers that puts UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 in Yay territory and Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 in Mixed.
What do the experts say about UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46?
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 carries a Guru Score of 77% from 19 independent experts. Niacinamide and a light, clear finish are what gurus keep coming back to, and many say this sunscreen suits oily and acne-prone skin. Its zinc and chemical filter mix can sting less than all-chemical formulas, though the filters split opinion and some gurus call it pricey. Two takes push back, saying newer sunscreens have caught up and that it may have been reformulated.
What do the experts say about Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40?
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 carries a Guru Score of 73% from 22 independent experts. This sunscreen earns consistent praise for blending seamlessly and feeling like a primer, with a silicone-based texture that mattifies rather than shines and sets quickly to near-invisibility. Gurus who love it highlight how comfortably it sits under makeup and how it refuses to leave a greasy cast, making it a gateway product for people skeptical about sunscreen feel. The trade-off: the chemical filters and that initial slick sensation on application turn off some reviewers, and at 38 dollars per 50 millilitres it costs more per ounce than some alternatives. Those with sensitive skin or an aversion to chemical sunscreens may want to skip this one.
Which should you choose?
On the experts' scores EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 comes out ahead, 77% to 73%, a gap of 4 points. It has 19 experts behind it against 22 for Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40. UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is most often recommended for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Both are independently verified on the Guru Index, so either is a sound pick; let the use case and your budget settle it.