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Supergoop, LLC Glow Screen SPF 40
SPF 40 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 8 September 2026
What is listed
The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.
41 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.
Avobenzone
Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)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.
Octisalate
Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)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.
Octocrylene
Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)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)otherSkin 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.
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.
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.
Glycerin
Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.
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.
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.
An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling even.
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.
Bismuth Oxychloride
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Mica
Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherMica is a mineral used to add color and to make the product look opaque rather than see-through. It also keeps powders from clumping and adds bulk to the formula.
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.
An emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It conditions skin, helping the product go on smoothly.
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.
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.
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Plasticiser (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.
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.
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.
Coco-Caprylate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable slip.
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It helps the product spread and leaves a smooth finish.
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.
Arginine
Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin 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.
An antioxidant that helps keep the formula from going off over time. In practice it protects the product's other ingredients from breaking down.
Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)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.
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.
A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.
A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.
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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A large chain-like molecule that stabilises emulsions, keeping the oil and water parts mixed. It also forms a thin film on the surface and adjusts the thickness of the product.
This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals in the mix that could break the formula down over time.
Phospholipids
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)These are skin-conditioning ingredients. They help leave skin feeling smooth and looked after.
Limonium Gerberi Extract
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A whole-plant extract that conditions hair and protects skin. It helps hair feel smoother and forms a light protective layer on the skin surface.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)This is a radish root ferment filtrate with antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic roles. It works against microbes in the formula and helps manage oiliness.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)An extract from cocoa seeds that works as an antioxidant. That means it helps protect the formula from oxygen, which can otherwise cause it to spoil over time.
listed as “Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract”
Pantothenic Acid
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a conditioning ingredient for both skin and hair, and it also works as an antistatic. In practice it softens the feel of skin and hair while reducing static cling.
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin 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.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.
listed as “Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil”
An antioxidant that also acts against microbes. As an antioxidant it helps keep the formula from going off, and it helps limit microbial growth in the product.
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=21569637-332a-461b-bf6c-33af6a83a155
- Retrieved
- 8 September 2026
- Market
- United States
- Version
- v1 of this U.S. formulation
- Source tier
- Official label document (not independently verified by us)
- Entries recorded
- 41
- Record checksum
- sha256:ec588ae92b30d15eff5ca69d48730131defd6daa6336341ac6f4e43fe8f72093
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