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Glowscreen SPF 40
A pearly, tinted SPF 40 primer with a lit-from-within glow; lovely in thin layers, but shimmery at a true sunscreen dose.
7.0
Fair
Beauty score
#11 of 11 sunscreen
Community
—/10
- Format
- Sunscreen lotion
- Size
- 1.7 fl oz
- Price per oz
- $22.48 / oz
- Price tier
- Mid-range
Made for: Normal skin · Combination skin · Dry skin
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score
The verdict
A pearly, tinted SPF 40 primer with a lit-from-within glow; lovely in thin layers, but shimmery at a true sunscreen dose.
Glowscreen SPF 40 is Supergoop!'s tinted, glow-boosting chemical sunscreen and primer, sold in four shades with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and light-reflecting pearls. It uses US-approved avobenzone, octisalate and octocrylene (plus homosalate in the three deeper shades) and is not water resistant. Chemist Michelle Wong of Lab Muffin found a full face dose looked metallic and texture-accentuating, while a primer-sized amount gave a beautiful glow. It suits glow-seekers who pair it with another sunscreen or apply it generously, not those wanting invisible protection.
Best for
- Adding glow under or instead of makeup on low-sun days
- Normal to dry skin that likes a dewy finish
What we love
- Luminous, sunkissed glow that doubles as a makeup primer
- Four shades, from champagne Sunrise to deeper Sunset
- Hydrating base with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid
- Non-comedogenic, cruelty-free and vegan according to Supergoop!
Worth knowing
- Shimmer can look metallic and emphasize texture at a full sunscreen dose
- Not water resistant
- Pricey per ounce for daily SPF
How it scored
The breakdown.
Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.
7.0Fair
Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.
- Results30%7.0
Broad spectrum SPF 40 with a flattering glow, but Lab Muffin found a full protective dose looked metallic, which pushes many users toward under-applying.
- Formula & ingredients20%6.9
Older US chemical filters plus an SPF booster, with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid; Supergoop!'s blue-light claim rests on cocoa peptides and is not a measured protection rating.
- Texture & experience15%7.8
Creators praise the hydrating, luminous lotion as a makeup primer, though the pearl shimmer becomes heavy at sunscreen amounts.
- Value20%6.2
At $38 for 1.7 fl oz it costs more than many drugstore tinted and glow sunscreens that dermatologist reviewers compare it with.
- Community love15%7.7
Who What Wear's 2026 tinted-sunscreen guide still ranks it best overall and creators keep reviewing it, tempered by Lab Muffin's critique that it works better as a glow primer than a primary sunscreen.
Beauty profile
Inside the bottle.
Texture
Lightweight, hydrating lotion with light-reflecting pearls and a sheer tint (brand description)
Format
Sunscreen lotion
Finish
Radiant
Coverage
Sheer
Shade range
4 shades
Sun protection
SPF 40· Chemical
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Size
1.7 fl oz / 50 ml
Key ingredients
Ingredient encyclopedia →- UvChemical UV filtersUV filters — ingredient guide
- NiNiacinamideBrighteners — ingredient guide
- HaHyaluronic acidHydrators — ingredient guide
What’s in it: Sunrise shade: avobenzone 3%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 10%. Dawn, Golden Hour and Sunset: avobenzone 3%, homosalate 4%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 8%. Butyloctyl salicylate (an SPF booster), niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate and cocoa seed extract, with mica, bismuth oxychloride and iron oxides for glow and tint. Not water resistant.
How to use
Apply generously and evenly to face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure, wait 30 seconds before makeup, and reapply at least every 2 hours; use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.
Free from (brand-stated)
- fragrance
Claims & certifications
- Non-comedogenic
- Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
- Vegan
Full ingredient list (INCI)41 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand
- Active (Sunrise): Avobenzone 3%,
- Octisalate 5%,
- Octocrylene 10%. Inactive (Sunrise): 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,
- Phospholipids,
- Limonium Gerberi Extract,
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate,
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract,
- Pantothenic Acid,
- Tocopherol,
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil,
- Ferulic Acid
Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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What people say
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5 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 2 mixed · 1 critical
Lab Muffin Beauty ScienceMixed
I actually prefer the texture of this during application compared to Unseen. It’s a lot easier to get the full amount onto my face! But after it dries down, it still feels very noticeable on my skin
Lab Muffin Beauty ScienceCritical
At this use level, I looked properly metallic. It also really accentuated any texture I had on my skin
Lab Muffin Beauty SciencePositive
However, if I applied a tiny, primer-like amount, I ended up with a really beautiful glow without a noticeable tint.
Who What WearPositive
It's not just that it offers an ethereal glow in every dollop or that it smooths and hydrates my dry, sensitive skin or that it's a class-act makeup primer that made me forget about the actual makeup primers I loved before.
Who What WearMixed
It goes on smooth, feels light and barely there, and gives your skin a nice shimmery sheen … given that I don't usually wear makeup or anything with a shimmery look to it, this product ended up being a little bit too much for me.
Price & value
Is it worth it?
Typical price
$38.00
for 1.7 fl oz / 50 ml
Per ounce
$22.48
DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury
Right around the going rate per ounce for sunscreen. Our value score: 6.2/10 for a mid-range pick.
Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.
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FAQ
Good questions.
Can Glowscreen be my only sunscreen?
It is a broad spectrum SPF 40, so it protects if applied generously; the label says to apply evenly and reapply at least every 2 hours. Lab Muffin found the full amount looked metallic, so many people layer it over a separate sunscreen instead.
Is Supergoop! Glowscreen mineral or chemical?
Chemical. Sunrise uses avobenzone, octisalate and octocrylene; the Dawn, Golden Hour and Sunset shades add 4% homosalate. Supergoop! sells a separate Mineral Glowscreen Soft-Radiance Drops for mineral fans.
Is it water resistant?
No. The label says to use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.
Does it really protect against blue light?
Supergoop! says cocoa peptides help filter blue light, but US sunscreen labels only rate UVB (SPF) and broad spectrum UVA protection. Lab Muffin calls the blue-light claims pretty dubious.
Sources we checked (5)
- supergoop.com/products/glowscreen-spf-40
- supergoop.com/products/glowscreen-spf-40.json
- labmuffin.com/supergoop-glow-screen-sunscreen-review/
- shop.tiktok.com/us/pdp/glowscreen-spf-40-by-supergoop-tinted-sunscreen-hydrating-luminous-finish/1731049332051120561
- whowhatwear.com/best-tinted-sunscreen-for-face
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