Side-by-side comparison

Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 vs Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Both sunscreens contain SPF / Sunscreen, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.

1Shared hero active
Supergoop!
Glowscreen SPF 40
SunscreenPremiumMorning only
protectDullnessSensitive skinAcne-prone skin

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.

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Supergoop!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
SunscreenPremiumMorning only
protectAcne-prone skin

A clear gel chemical sunscreen that wears like a silicone primer — invisible, grippy, non-greasy. The filter profile is gentle, but the silicone-heavy base is polarising; some acne-prone users find it congesting. Try before committing to a full-size.

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The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both contain SPF / Sunscreen. Glowscreen SPF 40 adds Niacinamide. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. Glowscreen SPF 40 is the better fit for dullness. Both sit in the Premium price tier.

The overlap

What they share

This hero active appears in both formulas:

SPF / Sunscreen
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

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%

Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 — top of the list

  • Avobenzone 3%~50–80%
  • Homosalate 9%~5–25%
  • Octisalate 5%~3–10%
  • Octocrylene 6%~2–6%
  • C12-15 Alkyl B…~1.5–4%
  • Butylene Glycol~1–2%

● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.

At a glance

The specs

Glowscreen SPF 40Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
CategorySunscreenSunscreen
Price tierPremiumPremium
Best forprotect, Dullnessprotect
Usage notesMorning onlyMorning only
Shared hero activesSPF / Sunscreen
Questions

Common questions

Is the Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 or the Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 better?
It depends on what you're treating. Both contain SPF / Sunscreen; Glowscreen SPF 40 adds Niacinamide.
What's the difference between the Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 and the Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40?
Glowscreen SPF 40's hero actives are SPF / Sunscreen, Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid. Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40's are SPF / Sunscreen.
Are the Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 and Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 dupes for each other?
Partly. They share SPF / Sunscreen, but Glowscreen SPF 40's Niacinamide isn't in the other, so they aren't full substitutes.
Can I use the Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 and Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 together?
You only need one sunscreen per application. Use whichever you'll apply generously and reapply, and keep the other for a different setting if you like both.
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