Supergoop! Glow Screen for dry sensitive skin
Avobenzone
Octisalate
OctocryleneAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your dry skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and hyaluronic acid, complemented by the emollient properties of shea butter for deep nourishment.
- The inclusion of watermelon, lentil, and apple extracts offers general skincare benefits that support hydration, though specialized ingredients for intense dryness are not present.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your morning routine. Reapply every two hours if you are staying outdoors.
- Apply this product at the very end of your morning routine right after your regular moisturizer.
- Gently pat a nickel-sized amount of the moisturizing sunscreen evenly across your face and neck.
- Apply this product onto clean, dry skin before you go outside into the sun.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for sensitivity.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 15.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly regarded for creating a luminous and hydrating base, particularly beneficial for normal to dry skin, resulting in a healthy, sun-kissed appearance. Some users with oily, acne-prone, or sensitive skin have reported issues with greasiness, breakouts, or eye irritation. Additionally, individuals with very fair or deep skin tones have occasionally observed an unnatural orange or metallic cast.
Highlights
Radiant dewy finish Mostly Mentioned
- “It gives my skin the perfect dewy, luminous finish without looking greasy.”
- “Without being glittery the product gives your face a soft pearlescent glow.”
- “It gives a luminous, sunkissed finish that makes you look like you just had a great vacation.”
- “Loves the glow it gives me.”
Excellent makeup primer Often Mentioned
- “My foundation glides on seamlessly and stays put all day.”
- “Doubles amazingly as a makeup primer to smooth over pores and fine lines.”
- “It works beautifully under makeup as a hydrating primer.”
- “It also primes your face for makeup!”
Lightweight and hydrating Sometimes Noted
- “The lightweight texture is a dream to apply—it feels more like a moisturizer than sunscreen.”
- “Glowscreen doesn't feel like sunscreen, you'll forget you have on spf 40.”
- “My skin stayed hydrated even at high altitude, which can be really drying.”
- “It sinks in immediately to the skin leaving it feeling soft.”
Unnatural color cast Sometimes Noted
- “I am very pale with pink undertones and it is a bit too orange imo.”
- “If I applied that much... this makes me look straight up orange.”
- “Oily and messy, separates in the bottle and is very orange toned.”
- “I'm left looking like a melanated version of the tin man.”
Causes skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “I still get this burning sensation all over my face, especially around my eyes.”
- “4 out of 5 times I wear it, my eyes BURN.”
- “May lead to occasional breakouts.”
- “Broke me out.”
Greasy on oily Rarely Noted
- “If you're combination or oily, the dewy finish might feel like a lot.”
- “Some reviews mention that the product can feel a bit greasy.”
- “The shine feels too intense.”
- “Not suitable for those who prefer a matte finish.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Supergoop! Glow Screen work for dry sensitive skin?
Supergoop! Glow Screen works reasonably well for dry sensitive skin by providing basic hydration with glycerin and hyaluronic acid while keeping irritation unlikely. However, it lacks specialized ingredients for intense dryness, so dry skin of this type needs richer barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and soothing components like Centella Asiatica for optimal care.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter make this sunscreen a good fit by providing hydration and nourishment, while chemical sunscreens like avobenzone and octisalate are unlikely to irritate. However, this skin type needs specialized barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and soothing components like Centella Asiatica for deeper relief.
What does Avobenzone do for dry sensitive skin?
Avobenzone provides protection from the sun's UVA rays, but for dry sensitive skin, it can sometimes cause irritation or allergic reactions as it breaks down in sunlight. This type of skin needs a sunscreen with soothing ingredients and physical blockers that sit on the skin without causing redness or stinging.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2018Chemical Research in Toxicology, 2009
What does Octisalate do for dry sensitive skin?
Octisalate acts as an ultraviolet filter in sunscreens to protect dry sensitive skin from sun damage, and it is unlikely to cause irritation when properly formulated. Sunscreens with this ingredient help shield the skin while keeping it safe and calm, though sensitive skin types may still benefit from formulas that include added soothing ingredients.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025International Journal of Toxicology, 2003
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
Supergoop! Glow Screen goes in the morning step of your skincare routine, right after your soothing toner. It is safe for your sensitive skin and helps keep it soft with nourishing ingredients, though a product of this type for dry skin needs extra rich moisturizers and deep hydrators to tackle intense dryness.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing sunscreen in your morning routine after applying your treatment. This product of this type needs richer, barrier-repairing ingredients and ceramides to fully comfort very dry skin.
How often should I use it?
Use this moisturizing spf every morning as the final step of your daytime routine. Daily application helps keep dry skin hydrated and protected, though this skin type needs richer moisturizers and specialized ingredients to fully soothe intense dryness.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This sunscreen is unlikely to cause skin irritation for dry and sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients. Chemical filters in such products generally show minimal risks of causing reactions in human subjects.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Chemical sunscreens containing avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, and octisalate showed no to minimal risks of dermal irritation, sensitization, photo-allergy, and photo-irritation in human subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025The application of a sunscreen formulation containing ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, methyl anthranilate, and octocrylene does not significantly affect critical acne-related species such as Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, refuting the induction of facial dysbiosis in men.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008Simulated real-life dermal sunscreen exposure in twenty human volunteers leads to the systemic bioavailability and urinary excretion of the UV filter 2-ethylhexyl salicylate and its metabolite, reaching concentration peaks at 7 to 8 hours with 70-80% of overall excretion within 24 hours.
Archives of Toxicology, 2019Controlled single dermal exposure to an EHS-containing sunscreen in three volunteers resulted in delayed systemic resorption with elimination half-lives between 6.6 and 9.7 hours, where the parent compound EHS occurred as the dominant urinary parameter.
Archives of Toxicology, 2024Dermal exposure to EHS-containing sunscreen leads to the urinary excretion of EHS as the main biomarker alongside major metabolites 5OH-EHS, 5cx-EPS, 4OH-EHS, and 5oxo-EHS, measured using an extended enzymatic hydrolysis and on-line SPE LC-MS/MS method.
Talanta, 2024Incorporating rosmarinic acid into sunscreens enhanced the in vivo SPF of octocrylene by over 157% and reduced lipid peroxidation in the human stratum corneum.
Antioxidants, 2025Early application of sunscreen after ablative fractional skin resurfacing significantly increased the sensitization rate of the UV-filter, octocrylene, and the sunscreen compared to intact skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2015Dermal sunscreen exposure in 20 healthy volunteers led to plasma concentrations of avobenzone, octocrylene, and its metabolite CDAA reaching up to 11 μg/L, 25 μg/L, and 1352 μg/L, respectively.
Environment International, 2019
Why other sunscreens fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016In 50 participants with sensitive skin, a Ceramide NP C15-containing emollient improved skin barrier function with a significant reduction in transepidermal water loss and induced modest changes in skin microbiota compared to the vehicle.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026
Ingredients
Avobenzone, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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