ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50+ vs Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40
Both are sunscreens. They share a 70% active-ingredient overlap, so the real decision is about price, texture and the supporting ingredients. Here's the side-by-side.
100% mineral (zinc oxide) SPF 50+ with photolyase enzymes shown to support repair of UV-induced DNA damage. Used in actinic-keratosis prevention protocols — among the best-evidenced mineral daily SPFs on the market.
A chemical SPF with pearlescent pigments giving a dewy finish. Functions as sunscreen + tinted primer in one. Great on dry/normal skin; combination or oily skin can go shiny. The niacinamide and HA are genuine, not just window-dressing.
Which should you choose?
Both sit in the Premium tier, so cost isn't the deciding factor here — choose on texture, finish and the supporting ingredients. The ISDIN leans toward Aging, sensitive. The Supergoop! leans toward Dullness.
What they share
At 70% active overlap, these are the ingredients doing comparable work in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
ISDIN — top of the list
- Aqua (Water)~50–80%
- Zinc Oxide~5–25%
- Propanediol~3–10%
- Caprylic/Capri…~2–6%
- Isopropyl Palm…~1.5–4%
- Pentylene Glycol~1–2%
Supergoop! — top of the list
- Avobenzone 3%~50–80%
- Homosalate 5%~5–25%
- Octisalate 5%~3–10%
- Octocrylene 6%~2–6%
- Water~1.5–4%
- Niacinamide~1–2%
- Glycerin~1–2%
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-…~1–2%
- Sodium Hyaluro…~1–2%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| ISDIN | Supergoop! | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sunscreen | Sunscreen |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | protect, Aging, sensitive | protect, Dullness |
| Usage notes | Morning only | Morning only |
| Active overlap | 70% — Spf / Sunscreen | |
Common questions
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