Supergoop! Protec Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Lower concern; no obvious PFAS triggers but brand silence limits certainty.
This pigmented sunscreen tint lacks Teflon-family coating or heavy water-resistance chemistry typical of PFAS products. The brand shares no PFAS testing or ingredient sourcing details.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based pigment, titanium dioxide, silicones
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Supergoop! Protec Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 is made of, ingredients and materials
Supergoop! Protec Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 is a water-based mineral sunscreen relying on titanium dioxide as its primary UV filter, combined with silicones for texture and spreadability. Titanium dioxide in cosmetic-grade form has a strong safety record in topical use; it sits on skin rather than absorbing systemically. The silicone base (likely cyclopentasiloxane or similar volatiles) evaporates quickly and is not classified as a reproductive or developmental hazard in cosmetic concentrations.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formulation details confirm preservative type; common cosmetic preservatives like methylisothiazolinone or phenoxyethanol are well-tolerated by most users but can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Supergoop! does not advertise formaldehyde-releaser-free status.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Titanium dioxide (inhalation risk)
Topical application of pigment-grade titanium dioxide in a cream/tint formulation poses no established inhalation or systemic toxicity risk. Concern is primarily for inhaled powder or spray forms; this product is not inhaled.
Silicone volatiles (cyclopentasiloxane-type)
Volatile silicones used in cosmetic bases are classified for skin contact by SCCS and FDA; they evaporate rapidly and are not absorbed systemically at cosmetic-use levels.
Lead
Titanium dioxide used in cosmetics is regulated for heavy metal impurities under FDA guidelines and does not show a pattern of contamination in reputable suppliers; no recalls or complaints specific to this product are recorded.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens
Product is listed as fragrance-free on the label; no identified allergen risk from added fragrance compounds.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Supergoop! is a sunscreen-focused brand with generally transparent ingredient labeling available on its website and packaging. The company has not published formal PFAS sourcing statements or third-party certifications (e.g., Clean Beauty, NSF Certified, EWG Verified), which leaves modest uncertainty around indirect PFAS in water or pigment supply chains. No major product recalls or safety controversies involving this specific product are on public record.
How it compares in its category
Water-based mineral tints avoid chemical UV absorbers (oxybenzone, avobenzone) that carry higher absorption and endocrine-concern profiles. Compared to fluid or spray sunscreens, this product's pigment-based approach eliminates inhalation risk. Most competitors in the tinted mineral sunscreen niche (e.g., Colorescience, EltaMD) use similar titanium dioxide plus silicone bases with similar safety profiles.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry skin 15 minutes before sun exposure; reapply every 2 hours or after water contact. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat; silicone bases can separate if exposed to extreme temperatures. Discontinue use if irritation develops; titanium dioxide is rarely allergenic but skin reactivity to silicones or preservatives can occur. No special maintenance required; use within 12 months of opening per standard cosmetic shelf life.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Supergoop has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Supergoop! Protec Daily Skin Tint SPF 50?
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
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