CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 vs Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
Both sunscreens contain Zinc Oxide, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.
A 100% mineral (zinc + titanium) face sunscreen built on CeraVe's ceramide base. Gentle and fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin — the trade-off is the slight white cast and thicker feel typical of all-mineral filters.
A 100% mineral take on the cult Unseen, with a near-invisible gel-like finish and antioxidant support. Rare among mineral SPFs for its low cast and grippy primer feel; pricey, but a strong sensitive-skin option.
Which should you choose?
Both contain Zinc Oxide. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 adds Titanium Dioxide. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is the better fit for a damaged barrier; Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 for oiliness. On price, CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is the less expensive option (Budget versus Premium).
What they share
This hero active appears in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 — top of the list
- Aqua~50–80%
- Titanium Dioxide~3–10%
- Glycerin~2–6%
Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 — top of the list
- Isododecane~5–25%
- Dimethicone~2–6%
- Squalane~1.5–4%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 | Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sunscreen | Sunscreen |
| Price tier | Budget | Premium |
| Best for | Sun Protection, Sensitivity, Damaged Barrier | Sun Protection, Sensitivity, Oiliness |
| Usage notes | Morning only | Morning only |
| Shared hero actives | Zinc Oxide | |
Common questions
Is the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 or the Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 better?
What's the difference between the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 and the Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40?
Are the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 and Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 dupes for each other?
Can I use the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 and Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 together?
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