Supergoop

Supergoop Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40.

Sunscreen

About this product

A mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that provides SPF 40 protection with a matte finish.

Full ingredients

Zinc Oxide (17.68%), Titanium Dioxide (1.33%), Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water (Aqua), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica, Stearic Acid, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Propanediol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Tocopherol

Guru Score

71%

Mixed

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What they liked

Mineral-only filters, no chemical actives
Matte finish

What they flagged

White cast
May dry out skin
Pricey at $40

What the gurus are saying

This mineral sunscreen has a matte finish that may work better for those with oily skin, though some found it left their skin feeling dry. The formula uses only physical filters (zinc oxide at 17.42% and titanium dioxide at 1.33%), and while it delivers the promised SPF 40 protection, it does leave a noticeable white cast on the skin. At $40 per packet, it's pricier than the original version and reviewers suggest comparing it to that option first.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take July 2024

Best for

Oily skin

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Vitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

Sephora → Ulta → Amazon → Google →

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What the gurus are saying.

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Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

~Yay

"These don't have any organic or chemical filters in them, they only have the physical or mineral ones at zinc oxide 17.42% and titanium dioxide at 1.33%. They do say that it helps with the sunburn, it's an SPF 40 as we expect and it does feel pretty nice on my skin. It's $40 [...] for the packet. [...] This does not get the cast pass but the original does, is cheaper, the original is on sale more and the original doesn't give that whiteness."

The Style and Beauty Doctor

222k subs

~Mixed

"So the Unseen Sunscreen Mineral has a matte finish now my skin has been a little bit on the drier side I can't tell right now now if it's because it's weather related or if it's age related or if it's like a crazy combination of both but I did find that this might be better suited for someone with oilier skin"

HotandFlashy

1.23M subs

~Mixed

"It's streaky, it balls and pills, it gathers in your hair and around the edges, and it has a strong white cast. The one thing that I do like about it is that it has a lovely satin matte finish, it's not super shiny. I give this one a two out of five."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Supergoop Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40?

A mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that provides SPF 40 protection with a matte finish.

Is Supergoop Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 71%.

What is Supergoop Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40's Guru Score?

Supergoop Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 holds a Guru Score of 71%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.