There are two defining moments of my life in beauty: before discovering Supergoop! Glowscreen (£35), and after discovering Supergoop! Glowscreen. With the importance of wearing SPF daily more widely understood than ever before, I set about finding a sunscreen that I would actually want to wear every single day. And it was a tall order. On my sensitive and acne-prone skin, it's hard to find one that doesn't sting my eyes, but still works underneath makeup and doesn't break out my skin. But thankfully, I stumbled upon Supergoop! Glowscreen, and I've never looked back.
I'm now on my third consecutive tube, and I can truthfully say that it's hands-down the one skincare product that I now cannot live without year-round. Whenever I wear it someone compliments me on my skin, which is a testament to just how great it makes my complexion look. Want in? Scroll ahead to find out what all the fuss is about.
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 30 Review
Pros:
- Glowing, pearlescent sheen
- Looks great worn alone or underneath makeup
- SPF 30 protection
- Suits all skin types
- Contains niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5
- Vegan.
Cons:
- Not suitable for those who prefer a matte finish
- Only one shade available in the UK.
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 30: The Formula
Let's get into the formula. What makes this product so incredible is its pearlescent sheen, which gives the skin the kind of glow that makes it look like you've downed two litres of water, had a facial and just emerged from the spa. It's not a skin tint or foundation but it does have a blurring effect on application. Whilst the formula has a slight beige tint, this blends out into a transparent sheen on my skin tone. In the U.S., Supergoop! has four shades of Glowscreen which are tailored better to deeper and fairer skin tones. In the UK though, we currently only have the one universal shade for now, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll see more shades land on UK shores soon. However, I have heard that this shade does work well on deep and fair skin tones too.
Supergoop! Glowscreen Before and After
Beauty editor Eleanor Vousden before applying Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 30.
Eleanor after applying Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 30.
Is Supergoop! Glowscreen Worth It?
In my opinion, Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 30 is 100% worth it. I find myself reaching for it most days, particularly when I don't fancy a full face of makeup but still want a bit of skin blurring and glow—ideal for when I'm running errands, heading to a workout class or going out for a walk. That being said, it works amazingly as a
radiance-boosting primer underneath makeup too, helping skin look glowy whilst ensuring your foundation stays put throughout the day. As you can see, it doesn't give (or promise) coverage on its own, so I would need concealer to disguise redness and scarring, but it does impart a soft-focus effect, which blurs out minor blemishes whilst giving the skin a healthy glow.
This might not be the SPF for you if you like a matte finish or have very oily skin, but if you're all for the dewy, radiant look then I would highly recommend it. It doesn't exacerbate my acne or skin sensitivity, and it does have a moisturising quality, which works well for dryer skin types too, thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid. My hope is that Supergoop! will bring those additional shades to the UK, as whilst this is a great universal, translucent product, having a range of shades would be the cherry on top. Despite how regularly (and liberally) I apply it, a tube typically lasts me around three months.
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