supergoop ! City Sunscreen Serum Spf 30
supergoop Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum Spf 30 lists 33 ingredients on its label, 28 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Homosalate
- Octisalate
- Avobenzone
- Octocrylene
- Purified Water
- Cyclomethicone
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Glycerin
- Ceteareth-20
- Polypropylene
- Cetostearyl Alcohol
- Xantham Gum
- D-Panthenol
- Octanohydroxamic Acid
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Silica
- Triacontanyl Pvp
- Cetyl Dimethicone
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- Peg-40 Stearate
- Tocopherol
- Disodium Edta
- Pentylene Glycol
- Panthenyl Triacetate
- Sodium Lactate
- Lactic Acid
- Serine
- Urea
- Sorbitol
- Sodium Chloride
- Allantoin
- Oleyl Alcohol
- Ethyl Linoleate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based serum combining broad-spectrum chemical filters. Cyclosilicone improves spreadability, xanthan gum thickens. Panthenol and hyaluronate provide moisture. Lightweight feel suits urban commute. Factory observation: High filter load may pill; optimize emulsification and thickening system.
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Homosalate
- 溶剂
- OctisalatePurified Water
- 紫外线吸收剂
- Avobenzone
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Octocrylene
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cyclomethicone
- BINDING
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Ceteareth-20PolypropyleneCetostearyl AlcoholXantham GumD-PanthenolOctanohydroxamic AcidCaprylyl GlycolSilicaTriacontanyl PvpCetyl DimethiconeAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerPeg-40 StearateTocopherolDisodium EdtaPentylene GlycolPanthenyl TriacetateSodium LactateLactic AcidSerineUreaSorbitolSodium ChlorideAllantoinOleyl AlcoholEthyl Linoleate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homosalate | FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/3 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Octisalate | 溶剂, 皮肤调理 - 润肤 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Avobenzone | 紫外线吸收剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Octocrylene | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/10 | 1 · 2 | Yellow |
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclomethicone | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Entry 1388 of Annex II corresponds to D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane). If Cyclomethicone contains D4 then entry II/1388 applies. Restricted under COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2024/1328. 1. Shall not be placed on the market (a) as a substance on its own; (b) as a constituent of other substances; or (c) in mixtures; in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the respective substance after 6 June 2026. [...] 3. By way of derogation: (a) for D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetic products, paragraph 1, point (c), shall apply afte | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isostearyl Neopentanoate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polypropylene | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xantham Gum | 增稠剂, 稳定剂, 凝胶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| D-Panthenol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Octanohydroxamic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triacontanyl Pvp | FILM FORMING, HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Dimethicone | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-40 Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenyl Triacetate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Serine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oleyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ethyl Linoleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 3 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Homosalate
- UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Octisalate
- Octyloleate, ester solvent and emollient; used in sunscreens or diluting oils, light texture
- Avobenzone
- Organic UV filter for UVB and part of UVA-I; poor photostability, used in synergy with other filters.
- Octocrylene
- UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Cyclomethicone
- Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Isostearyl neopentanoate; ester-based emulsion stabilizer and humectant; light texture, improves spreadability.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Polypropylene
- Not decoded yet
- Cetostearyl Alcohol
- Not decoded yet
- Xantham Gum
- Natural thickener and stabilizer; gel former, watch compatibility with electrolytes to prevent clarification loss
- D-Panthenol
- Not decoded yet
- Octanohydroxamic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Triacontanyl Pvp
- High-MW film former and thickener; gives slip and longevity, high levels risk heavy texture.
- Cetyl Dimethicone
- Silicone emulsifier/conditioner; excellent slip, hydrophobic, non-comedogenic.
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Peg-40 Stearate
- Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Panthenyl Triacetate
- Panthenyl triacetate, antistatic and hair conditioning; hydrolyzes to panthenol
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Serine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.
- Urea
- Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Oleyl Alcohol
- Oleic acid derivative acting as emulsifier, thickener, and perfume; mild and low comedogenic risk, often paired with oleic acid.
- Ethyl Linoleate
- Fatty acid ester emollient for dryness; prone to oxidation, requires light protection.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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