unseen sunscreen review

11 months ago 21
Nature

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 is a weightless, scentless sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB and infrared protection while helping to filter blue light. It is formulated with clean, superpowered, antioxidant-rich ingredients such as a complex derived from meadowfoam seed, red algae, and frankincense. The sunscreen is oil-free, water-resistant for up to 40 minutes, and has a natural finish.

Ingredients:

  • Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 8%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%
  • Inactive Ingredients: Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isohexadecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Meadowfoam Estolide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyester-7, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol

Positive:

  • Provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB and infrared protection
  • Helps filter blue light
  • Has a natural finish
  • Water-resistant for up to 40 minutes
  • Formulated with clean, superpowered, antioxidant-rich ingredients

Negative:

  • Some of the active ingredients, such as Homosalate and Octisalate, are not strong enough on their own and need to be combined with other sunscreens for proper protection
  • Octocrylene breaks down into a compound called benzophenone in the body, which is described as a carcinogen and an endocrine-disruptor

Ingredients or materials:

  • Avobenzone: a special oil-soluble chemical sunscreen agent that protects the skin from UVB with a peak protection at 306 nm
  • Homosalate: an oil-soluble chemical sunscreen agent that protects skin in the UVB and somewhat in the UVA II range with a peak absorption of 304 nm
  • Octisalate: an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB rays from the sun
  • Octocrylene: an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB and some UVA rays from the sun
  • Isododecane: a clear, colorless, almost odorless oil that spreads nicely and easily and gives a velvet dry skin feel
  • Dimethicone Crosspolymer: a silicone-based polymer used as a skin conditioning agent and emollient
  • Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer: a silicone-based polymer used as a skin conditioning agent and emollient
  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane: a silicone-based polymer used as a bulking agent and skin conditioning agent
  • Isohexadecane: a synthetic oil used as a solvent ...