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Supergoop! Hand Screen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40

SPF 40 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 23 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Supergoop! Hand Screen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Vanillin.

What are the active ingredients in Supergoop! Hand Screen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 3% Octisalate 5% Octocrylene 10%

Is Supergoop! Hand Screen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octisalate, Avobenzone, and Octocrylene.

Does Supergoop! Hand Screen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 contain oxybenzone?

Oxybenzone is not listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.

Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Octisalate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cocoglycerides, Isododecane, Cetyl Esters, Cetyl Phosphate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Lauryl Lactate, Arginine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polymethylsilsequioxane, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Oil, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Helianthuus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Nobilis (Madarin Orange) Peel Oil, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Vanillin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Grosso Herb Oil

43 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Octisalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Avobenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Octocrylene

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

  • Butyloctyl Salicylate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A liquid that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens skin feel and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients in the mix.

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  • Cetearyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.

  • Propanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

  • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Glyceryl Stearate Citrate conditions the skin and softens its feel. It also helps oil and water stay mixed in the formula.

  • Cocoglycerides

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while also helping oil and water mix. That keeps the product blended and pleasant to spread.

  • Isododecane

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light fluid that acts as a solvent, keeping other ingredients dissolved and evenly blended. It also softens skin feel and can carry fragrance. It leaves a quick, non-heavy finish as it spreads.

  • Cetyl Esters

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Cetyl Esters soften and smooth the skin. They give the product a silky feel and help it glide on.

  • Cetyl Phosphate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is a surfactant that helps oil and water mix and can also help clean. In practice it keeps the water and oil parts of the product blended together and can lift away dirt and oil.

  • Diisopropyl Sebacate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light oily liquid that softens and smooths the skin. It also works as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients and helping the product spread.

  • Isodecyl Neopentanoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a silky, easy-to-spread texture.

  • Lauryl Lactate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It conditions skin, helping the product go on smoothly.

  • Arginine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Arginine is an amino acid that works as a skin and hair conditioner. It softens the feel of skin and hair, and can also cut static and add a light scent. In formulas it's sometimes used to balance the acidity of the mix.

  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A fluid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smooth.

  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

  • Hydroxyacetophenone

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

    An antioxidant that helps keep the formula from going off over time. In practice it protects the product's other ingredients from breaking down.

  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    This is an opacifier, meaning it makes the product look less see-through. It gives the formula a more solid, opaque appearance.

    listed as “Polymethylsilsequioxane”

  • Raphanus Sativus Seed Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an oil pressed from radish seeds that conditions and softens the skin. As an emollient it smooths skin feel and leaves it feeling supple.

    listed as “Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Oil”

  • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

    Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    An ingredient that works to protect the skin surface. It helps form a protective layer on the skin.

  • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a wax from sunflower seeds, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Helianthuus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax”

  • Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An oil from meadowfoam seeds used as a skin conditioner. It helps the skin feel smooth and soft.

  • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A large chain-like molecule that stabilizes emulsions, keeping the oil and water parts mixed. It also forms a thin film on the surface and adjusts the thickness of the product.

  • Chlorphenesin

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling as bacteria and other organisms try to grow in it.

  • Xanthan Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel-like texture. It keeps oil and water mixed and stops the blend from separating, giving a stable, even feel.

  • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals in the mix that could break the formula down over time.

  • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Argan oil, used as a skin conditioner and emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel and helps keep skin in good condition.

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

  • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    An oil pressed from mandarin peel, used mainly to add fragrance. It also conditions the skin and has a toning effect. You may see it labeled as mandarin oil.

    listed as “Citrus Nobilis (Madarin Orange) Peel Oil”

  • Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    An extract from English plantain leaves used as an antimicrobial. That means it helps keep the product from spoiling by holding back the growth of microbes.

  • Glycine Soja Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Glycine Soja Oil, also labeled as soybean oil, is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It conditions the skin and adds fragrance to the product.

    listed as “Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil”

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

  • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    A lemongrass oil used mainly to add fragrance to the product. It also works as a tonic, giving a fresh, invigorating feel.

  • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

    Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    Sea buckthorn fruit oil that works as a skin protectant. It helps form a layer on the skin's surface.

  • Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    Cardamom seed oil used mainly for fragrance and perfuming, and listed as a tonic. It gives the product a scent and a fresh feel. On labels it also appears as Cardamom Oil.

  • Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    This is a clove leaf oil that adds fragrance and scent to the product while also conditioning the skin and acting as a tonic. It gives the formula its aroma and helps keep skin soft.

  • Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    A cassia (cinnamon) leaf oil used mainly to add fragrance and scent the product. It also acts as a denaturant, which makes any alcohol in the formula unpalatable. You may see it listed as Cassia Oil or Cinnamon Oil.

  • Vanillin

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    Vanillin is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is simply to give the product its scent.

  • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An aromatic oil from eucalyptus leaves that scents the product and conditions skin. It contributes fragrance while helping skin feel smooth.

  • Lavandula Hybrida Grosso Herb Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is a lavandin oil that scents the product. Its job is to add fragrance.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=972ebab9-3f2f-6716-e053-2a95a90a5c75
Retrieved
23 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
43
Record checksum
sha256:0f83c2abaa66431a9e763ce6f00660b7fb7df4d66d902babfab6fe84b40d288f

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