Supergoop
City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Benefits
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Tocopherol, Triacontanyl PVP, Urea
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Ethyl Linoleate, Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethyl Linoleate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ceteareth-20, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Emollient
3 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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