EltaMD & Supergoop! Are on Sale—Which SPF Is Right for You?

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If you've been waiting for October Prime Day to restock your fall sunscreen, two of the biggest names in SPF are officially competing for a spot in your cart. EltaMD and Supergoop! are both on sale, including two of the brand's most popular everyday face sunscreens: EltaMD UV Clear and Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen.

Both offer serious sun protection in lightweight formulas you'll actually want to wear every day, but they're designed with different skin needs and sunscreen preferences in mind.

If you're acne-prone or sensitive, EltaMD UV Clear may be your match. If your biggest sunscreen complaint is white cast, greasiness, or how SPF sits underneath makeup, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen has a completely different appeal. Which one deserves a spot in your Prime Day cart? We're breaking down the formulas, finishes, skin types, and benefits to help you choose.

EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen

Best for: Acne-prone, oily, combination, and redness-prone skin

• SPF: 46 
• Key UV filter: Zinc oxide, combined with chemical UV filters
• Finish: Lightweight and sheer with a natural finish 
• Key ingredients: Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid
• Why you'll love it: Designed with breakout-prone complexions in mind and adds skincare benefits to your daily SPF

Choose EltaMD if: You're more concerned about breakouts, redness, and your skin's needs than achieving a totally invisible, primer-like finish

EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, Oil-Free

UV Clear uses an oil-free, non-comedogenic formula that’s designed for daily use on normal, oily, rosacea, and acne-prone skin so you get effective daily sun protection without feeling greasy.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50

Best for: All skin types, especially anyone who hates traditional sunscreen texture or white cast -

• SPF: 50 
• UV filters: Chemical sunscreen
• Finish: Completely invisible with a velvety, primer-like feel 
• White cast: None! It's designed to apply clear
• Makeup-friendly: Doubles as a makeup-gripping primer
• Why you'll love it: It feels more like a beauty product than traditional facial sunscreen

Choose Supergoop! if: Your biggest SPF complaints are white cast, greasiness, or sunscreen interfering with your makeup

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50

Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50 is an iconic, weightless, scentless sunscreen that delivers broad spectrum protection with a completely clear finish.

How We Choose

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