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Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
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Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40

SPF 40 Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

TiO2/ZnO matte tinted formula in dimethicone base; iron oxide tint lessens white-cast. Fragrance-free, alcohol-free — solid sensitivity profile.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
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70.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #825 of 1558 in the current catalogue. TiO2/ZnO matte tinted formula in dimethicone base; iron oxide tint lessens white-cast. Fragrance-free, alcohol-free — solid sensitivity profile.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 58
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 70
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 70
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — not covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Matte
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

Tinted mineral cream with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide suspended in a silicone-driven matte base. Iron-oxide tint lessens white-cast, and the formula avoids both fragrance and denatured alcohol.

Pros
  • Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as combined mineral filters
  • Silicone matrix delivers a matte, blurred finish
  • Iron-oxide tint reduces white-cast
  • Free of added fragrance and denatured alcohol
  • Ferment filtrates and ginger lily in the soothing base
Cons
  • Heavy silicone base can pill with other layers
  • Single tint limits shade match
  • Titanium-heavy pigment can flatten deeper tones

Who it's for: Oily-to-combination skin wanting a tinted mineral SPF with a matte, silicone-blurred finish under makeup.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 20 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Titanium Dioxide 1.33%, Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dimethicone·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Methyl Dihydroabietate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·C9-12 Alkane· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ci 77492· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Aqua·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Silica·Stearic Acid·Ci 77491·Ci 77499·Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract·Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate·Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide 1.33%, Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Dimethicone Dimethicone
03 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
04 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
05 Methyl Dihydroabietate Methyl Dihydroabietate
06 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
07 C9-12 Alkane C9-12 Alkane
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
10 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Aqua Water
12 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
13 Silica Silica
14 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
15 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
16 Ci 77499 Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)
17 Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract White Ginger (Hedychium Coronarium) Root Extract
18 Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate Lactobacillus/Bamboo (Arundinaria Gigantea) Leaf Ferment Filtrate
19 Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
20 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.