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Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40.

Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Sunscreen

About this product

A broad-spectrum SPF 40 facial sunscreen with an oil-free, invisible gel formula designed to provide sun protection without visible residue.

Full ingredients

Guru Score

81%

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10 experts · Strong agreement
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What the gurus are saying

This invisible gel sunscreen is a true dupe of Super Goop Unseen at roughly one-third the price, and those who tested it praise its truly undetectable feel on skin along with water and sweat resistance. However, it triggered breakouts on acne-prone skin for some, so anyone with that concern may want to patch test first before committing to regular use.
Synthesized from 10 expert reviews · most recent take May 2026

Type

Sunscreen

Key actives

Vitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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"But Trader Joe's has a practically identical product for $9 instead of 38. Their daily facial sunscreen SPF 40 is a very similar formula with that same gel primer texture and 40 minutes of water resistance."
Approved
"The Trader Joe's sunscreen is the OG dupe for Super Goop, and even years later people still bring it up because it feels so similar, but also it's very affordable, and now that Trader Joe's isn't just in California it's much more accessible for people across the country."
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"Budget friendly option super goop unseen sunscreen dupe"
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"The Trader Joe's sunscreen is the OG dupe for Super Goop, and even years later people still bring it up because it feels so similar, but also it's very affordable, and now that Trader Joe's isn't just in California it's much more accessible for people across the country."
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"The Trader Joe's sunscreen is a chemical sunscreen that blends very well and starts out invisible, just like the Supergoop option that this was a dupe for. It really is incredible and at the price point, it's something that I've recommended a lot of people buy just to integrate into their lifestyle because a lot of people want just invisible sunscreen they can wear everyday. The problem I've had with this over this year is it's been sold out. I like the fact that this is super affordable. I like the fact that it blends well with your beard. I like the fact that it is good for all skin tones. This is definitely a standout sunscreen for me. It's an affordable, lightweight, spreadable, blendable sunscreen for everybody who should be using it."
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"The Trader Joe's sunscreen is very similar to SuperGoop! Unseen Sunscreen. The products are very similar in formulation and performance."
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"This is one of the best, if not the best dupes I've ever seen. It's shockingly good. It has no yellow tint, truly clear as clear as you can get. It has like a scent, it's like lemony, and it's fragrance-free, but it's got a better smell. It feels a little bit oilier, more moisturizing, more hydrating where the Supergoop one feels completely matte. Both are invisible, perfectly invisible. Texture-wise, I would say these are perfectly comparable to me. Assuming that everything they say on the packaging is correct, the SPF is truly 40 and it's water resistant up to 40 minutes, I would go grab the Trader Joe's one. For the price alone, at $9 versus $36, I would run to Trader Joe's. Like, not don't walk, run."
Approved
"I really like it. It absorbs really quick, leaves really soft, matte finish. It works really well under makeup, almost like a primer."
Approved
"Also Trader Joe's has a great dupe as well and so if you have a Trader Joe's in your area do look there."
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"This sunscreen is really good it is very similar to Super GOP unseen it's clear and colorless and it's water resistant"
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"This is really nice if you're a Trader Joe's carries it give it a try it's free of fragrance it's water resistant"
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"This is a great dupe for the super dup unseen"
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"Very similar, if not identical, as far as look, feel, performance. The main difference is that it's called the Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen. $8.99 for 1.7 oz."
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"When it comes out of the tube completely clear completely colorless this is an organic sunscreen there is no white cast with this"
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"The one that is really good is the Trader Joe's one"
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"Also Trader Joe's has a great dupe as well and so if you have a Trader Joe's in your area do look there."
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"This is really good. It's very similar to the Super Goop Unseen, clear, colorless, no white cast, does not really burn or sting around the eyes."
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"Trader Joe's blew it out of the park this year with their daily facial sunscreen SPF 40. It was hailed as a dupe for the popular Supergoop Unseen sunscreen, and having used both, I have to say it looks, feels, and performs very similar to that product. It's a clear, colorless chemical sunscreen with zero cast, it has isododecane in it, which I adore in sunscreens, it's not greasy, allows good evaporation of sweat, and doesn't make you look shiny or oily. I didn't experience any burning or stinging around the eyes, it's water resistant, and it has shea butter which is nice for dry skin. It was a saving grace this summer as a facial sunscreen, and I was even able to use it on my lips. It's under nine dollars, and for a facial sunscreen of this caliber, that's a steal, they really did a great job."
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"This is Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen, $8.99, touted as a dupe for the Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen. It's a clear, colorless chemical sunscreen with no cast, with isododecane in it, which gives it a lot of slip, a pore blurring effect, and lets sweat evaporate well. I tolerated it around my eyes really well, which can be a struggle with chemical sunscreens here in the US. It's water resistant for 40 minutes, and I was even able to use it as a lip SPF instead of a dedicated lip balm since it didn't feel drying. It's also a great option for people with facial hair, it goes into the beard area well, and it doesn't leave a white residue behind, so it's an ideal vehicle for oily skin types and those with facial hair. The consistency overall is also pretty moisturizing, so it's a great option even for very dry skin. It's a really great, affordable facial sunscreen, though I'm not sure it's still in stock since Trader Joe's discontinues things."
JULY 2022 FAVORITES: SKIN CARE & LIFESTYLE @DrDrayzday
"This is their newer daily facial sunscreen, SPF 40, fragrance free, clear, colorless, no cast. It goes on feeling greasy when you put it on, it has that slippery siliconey feel, but it actually dries down and it's as though you don't have anything on. It's water resistant up to 40 minutes, so it's perfect if you live somewhere humid and you're sweating a lot, the formula allows for good evaporation of sweat so you don't feel overheated. It's super lightweight, not greasy, and unlike a lot of siliconey products it actually dries down instead of staying slippery. It's comfortable to wear around the eyes, and I also found it was great on the lips, not drying or irritating, stays on well and is moisturizing. People call this a dupe for the Supergoop Unseen sunscreen. Highly recommend it, very inexpensive, the only issue is I wish they made it in a thicker bottle because I finished it in about three and a half weeks."
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"I also brought the Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen. This one I'm also really liking. It's water resistant 40 minutes, and I find that this is really nice on the lips too."
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"I have been so happy with this Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen. Wouldn't it be great if they did not discontinue it."
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"This new product is amazing, I love it. It's a fraction of the price of Supergoop Unseen at just $8.99 for 1.7 ounces, and I think it's identical in performance, appearance, and wear. It spreads easily, doesn't feel greasy, works great as a makeup base, and it's a great option if you have facial hair since it doesn't cake or leave residue. It even works like a lip balm on my lips. My only nitpick is that I feel like I went through the tube faster than I expected, like it might have been a little underfilled, but given the price point I think this is going to be a holy grail for a lot of people."
Approved
"If you were to put this in front of me between this one and super goop I probably would not be able to tell the difference"
Mixed
"It's only $8 but to me it's one of those like oh this feels like it's only $8"
Approved
"So this one's uh mentioned a lot so it also has shea butter and vitamin E so well worth checking out if you're at Trader Joe's"
Mixed
"This is an absolute dupe almost down to every Last Detail except for the fact that the Trader Joe's one broke me out and the super goop one did not"
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"This is an absolute dupe almost down to every Last Detail except for the fact that the Trader Joe's one broke me out and the super goop one did not"
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"This is absolutely worth the price, a wonderful SPF 40 that protects you every day. The texture is literally like a primer, almost identical to Super Goop. However, I tried it on my acne-prone skin and I did find that this broke me out wherever I applied it, which was a little bit frustrating, whereas Super Goop didn't do that. I still say it's worth $7.99 because I have other sunscreens that I love and I will reach for other ones that don't break me out even if they are a little bit more expensive. But if you want Super Goop and you're on a budget, or even if you're not acne-prone, this is a bomb diggity ass sunscreen and absolutely worth the $7.99."
Approved
"It's the Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40. This is a true dupe of the Supergoop Unseen sunscreen. It has the oil-free invisible gel formula, it's fragrance free and water and sweat resistant, and it is truly invisible on the skin from startup application. You won't see this bad boy. It's very nice and lightweight. So if you are a fan of a chemical sunscreen that you will not see and that you will not feel, I think that you will love this. And if you've ever tried the Supergoop Unseen and you really like it, do yourself a nice service and get this one because it's a fraction of the price."
Mixed
"So this is definitely worth a try if you think this sort of formula might work for your skin it is really popular it works well for some people I just prefer products that are a bit lighter on the silicones"
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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 Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40?

A broad-spectrum SPF 40 facial sunscreen with an oil-free, invisible gel formula designed to provide sun protection without visible residue.

Is Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 worth it?

Mostly yes. 7 of the 10 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.

What is Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40's Guru Score?

Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 10 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

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