Supergoop! Glowscreen for dry sensitive skin
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other products 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
- Offers moderate suitability for your dry skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide humectant action to support hydration, though it lacks sufficient emollient ingredients to fully address dryness.
- The formula provides excellent UV protection with avobenzone and octisalate, and niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate offer general skincare benefits supportive for dry or flaky skin.
- The safety profile is excellent for your dry and sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry or mature skin frequently praise this product for its hydrating properties and radiant finish that also functions as a primer. Conversely, individuals with oily or acne-prone skin often report it feels too greasy or shiny, and some note it can accentuate texture or appear metallic on certain skin tones.
Highlights
Instant glow Mostly Mentioned
- “gives a lit-from-within look”
- “makes my skin look healthy and awake”
- “perfect no-makeup glow”
- “leaves a beautiful sheen”
Doubles as primer Often Mentioned
- “foundation sits perfectly on top”
- “grips makeup all day”
- “blurs imperfections like a filter”
- “replaces my morning primer”
No white cast Often Mentioned
- “completely invisible on my dark skin”
- “blends in clear”
- “no ghostly residue”
- “sheer tint works for everyone”
Too greasy/shiny Often Mentioned
- “looked like a greaseball”
- “made me look sweaty”
- “way too shiny for oily skin”
- “never dries down”
Hydrating formula Sometimes Noted
- “keeps my dry patches hydrated”
- “feels like a moisturizer”
- “skin feels plump and soft”
- “great for winter dryness”
Metallic/Tin-Man Sometimes Noted
- “looks like the tin man”
- “too much glitter”
- “gave me a robot face”
- “shimmer highlights my pores”
Pilling issues Sometimes Noted
- “pills under my foundation”
- “balls up if I touch my face”
- “doesn't layer well with skincare”
- “flakes off in little bits”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “burns my eyes badly”
- “makes my eyes water all day”
- “stings if I sweat”
- “can't put it near my eyelids”
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Questions and answers
How well does Supergoop! Glowscreen work for dry sensitive skin?
Supergoop! Glowscreen works moderately well for dry sensitive skin by providing good sun protection and hydration from glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, though it is unlikely to cause irritation. However, because it lacks rich moisturizing ingredients, a product of this type needs more heavy emollients and targeted hydrating components to fully relieve and nourish dry skin.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate help draw in moisture, while niacinamide supports your skin barrier. However, because it lacks rich softening ingredients, this skin type needs extra heavy moisturizers to fully stop dryness.
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! Glowscreen goes in the morning routine as a moisturizing sunscreen after cleansing and toning. Because this sunscreen has an average fit for dry sensitive skin, this skin type needs extra rich moisturizing creams and softening ingredients to fully lock in hydration.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this SPF cream in the morning after applying your retinol the night before, or on top of a gentle moisturizer if your skin feels dry. This product is very safe for sensitive skin, but it lacks enough rich, softening ingredients to fully protect dry skin on its own.
How often should I use it?
You can use this tinted sunscreen every morning as the final step of your daytime routine. To properly care for dry skin, this type of product also needs rich, nourishing ingredients that soften and lock in moisture.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This tinted sunscreen is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on dry sensitive skin, as it has a very safe profile without harsh ingredients that typically cause irritation. To properly care for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich softening ingredients to lock in moisture and fully relieve dryness.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Chemical 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, 2025Encapsulation 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, 2019The 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, 2024Controlled 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, 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, 2019Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
Why other products 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, 2016Topical application of rosemary essential oil-loaded lipid nanoparticles in gel vehicles significantly increased skin hydration compared to gels containing free oil, and increased elasticity to a lesser extent, in ten healthy volunteers.
Pharmaceutics, 2017A mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida prevented skin aging by improving procollagen type I expression, diminishing matrix metalloproteinase-1 secretion, reducing skin roughness and photodamage scores, and decreasing loss of skin moisture in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017
Ingredients
Avobenzone, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl Lactate, Isododecane, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Iron Oxides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Limonium Gerberi Extract, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Pantothenic Acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Ferulic Acid
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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