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An effective skin-care routine should deliver several things, chiefly: a dewy glow and adequate sun protection. So when one product, like Supergoop! Glowscreen, does both, it’s worth paying attention to—especially since the product is as viral as it is.
Despite the many (entirely unsponsored) endorsements—for years, celebs, influencers, colleagues, and Sephora reps have gushed over the formula—I only recently tried the sought-after sunscreen. As a beauty editor, I pride myself on testing all the industry’s must-haves but now, I get it. And I’m in good company; Brooke Shields, Storm Reid, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan whipped out the sunscreen in their Vogue Beauty Secrets installments. Vogue’s fashion and style writer Christian Allaire named the formula one of his holy grail beauty products this year. Similarly, associate commerce producer Kylee McGuigan names it a staple in her routine. “Not only does it provide a nice glow on my face, but it applies incredibly well and is super buildable,” she writes. “It’s usually tough for me to find products that won’t irritate my sensitive skin, so I’m thrilled that this SPF has been working wonders for me so far.”
On my first use, it was clear Glowscreen had a smooth, primer-like texture that blended easily without pilling, left zero white cast (a win for women of color!) but rather a sun-kissed glow, unlike anything I’d ever experienced before in an SPF. So much so that I often feel comfortable leaving the house sans makeup now, ditching my tinted moisturizers completely. From here, I decided to uncover what makes this sunscreen so good.
Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40
- What is it: A multipurpose tinted-sunscreen-meets-face-primer that provides broad-spectrum protection against UV rays, infrared radiation, and blue light while imparting a luminous glow and dewy finish.
Sunscreen 101
We know sunscreen to be a critical step in maintaining skin health. “Overexposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause skin damage, sunburns, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Divya Shokeen tells Vogue. Generally, she recommends a broad-spectrum formula with an SPF of at least 30, reapplied every two hours for maximum protection.
Everything You Should Know about Glowscreen
“I’ve never believed that SPF is one-size-fits-all, so that’s the baseline for us when it comes to inspiration,” says Supergoop! founder Holly Thaggard. “With Glowscreen in particular, we’ve always been about a healthy, natural-looking glow, minus the sun, and that’s really what motivated us to launch this one. It creates a lit-from-within-look that just shines!”
Per Supergoop!’s vice president of product development Sofia Gracia, the formula was developed to complement and enhance the look of natural skin, while blending seamlessly. Glowscreen does this by a translucent base rich in antioxidants and a hydration complex of hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and glycerin which come together to strengthen the skin barrier and prevent transepidermal water loss. “These ingredients work together to create a plump, smooth canvas, which better reflects light and looks more radiant and bright,” Gracia explains.
Shokeen, who gives the formula her stamp of approval, says its blend has “a great moisturizing effect for those looking to keep their skin hydrated all summer long.” Not to mention, this chemical SPF (Avobenzone 3%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%) is also enriched with niacinamide, sea lavender, and cocoa peptides to nourish the skin barrier, protect against free radical damage, and help even skin tone. What’s more, Glowscreen is cruelty-free and has earned the Sephora Clean seal. Now all that’s left is to choose between the four pearlescent shades: “Sunrise” for a champagne glow, “Dawn” for a pinkish pearl, “Golden Hour” for a bronze, and “Sunset” for a deep bronze. (Personally, I go between the two bronze shades.)
Who Should Use Supergoop! Glowscreen
“Glowscreen has been dermatologically tested to be non-irritating and is great for those who are looking for a lightweight, multi-beneficial formula that protects, hydrates, and acts as a glow-inducing primer,” notes Gracia. However, given its luminous finish, Shokeen shares it may not be ideal for oily or acne-prone skin types. That being said, Glowscreen is likely more suitable for normal to dry skin types. As you would any other product, consider patch testing or consult with your trusted skin-care professional first.
How to Apply Supergoop! Glowscreen
Like other sunscreens, Glowscreen is best applied as the last step in your regimen. Our dermatologist expert Dr. Shokeen advises keeping your regimen simple in warmer, humid temperatures to keep skin protected. Start with a gentle cleanser like La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane formula, followed by a vitamin C serum for antioxidant protection—SkinCeuticals’s Silymarin CF is one of our favorites. Then, lock in moisture with a lightweight moisturizer by Tatcha or iS Clinical, rounding out skin care with Glowscreen.
Makeup Routine With Supergoop! Glowscreen
Celebrity makeup artist Meredith Baraf, who counts Brooke Shields and Lea Michele as clients, shares her penchant to this sunscreen, as skin protection before makeup and as a primer to give skin a lit-from-within radiance. “Having the Glowscreen layered under the foundation, and sometimes mixed into the foundation, creates that lovely glowing finish,” she says, adding that this doesn’t clog pores, has zero white cast, and doesn’t cause photo flashback.
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