Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ vs Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40
Both sunscreens contain Niacinamide, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.
A viral watery-gel chemical sunscreen with hyaluronic acid and a weightless, no-cast finish. Beloved for its serum-like feel under makeup; like all chemical SPF it needs reapplication through the day.
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 contain Niacinamide. Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 adds SPF / Sunscreen. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ is the better fit for daily sun protection, dehydration and oiliness; Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 for antioxidant protection and dullness. On price, Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ is the less expensive option (Budget versus Premium).
What they share
These hero actives appear in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ — top of the list
- Aqua~50–80%
- Dibutyl Adipate~5–25%
- Diethylamino Hy…~3–10%
- Ethylhexyl Tria…~2–6%
- Bis-Ethylhexylo…~1.5–4%
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 — 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
| Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ | Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sunscreen | Sunscreen |
| Price tier | Budget | Premium |
| Best for | Sun Protection, Dehydration, Oiliness | protect, Dullness |
| Usage notes | Morning only | Morning only |
| Shared hero actives | Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide | |
Common questions
Is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ or the Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 better?
What's the difference between the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ and the Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40?
Are the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ and Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 dupes for each other?
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