Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 Dupes & Cheaper Alternatives
From 45 Reddit threads · Updated October 3, 2026
Avobenzone SPF 40 with a glowy tint; makeup-friendly but can pill. The catch: pills hard, even on clean skin. Here's what Redditors reach for instead.
The short answer
Best Overall AlternativeMoisturizer-like hydration · $17.00 · 50 ml
Best Cheaper AlternativeLighter, more matte than the original · $2.47 · 10 ml vs $30.40 for the original
Best for Sun ProtectionMoisturizer-like feel under makeup · $14.40 · 50 ml
#1
Best Overall Alternative
- Size: 50 ml
- Price per ml: $0.34/ml (original $0.60/ml)
The why
One minus
Gets shiny fast on oily skin
Good forDry Skin, Sensitive Skin
Both recommended for Sun Protection.
“The only one I’ve found ... that I can tolerate daily is Round Lab Birch Juice moisturizing UV lock SPF 45.”
— Reddit, r/acne
The original, at a glance
- Why people love it
- Tinted glow that doubles as a base
- Price
- $30.40 · 50.3 ml · $0.60/ml
#2
Best Cheaper Alternative
Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++
Beauty of Joseon·Sunscreen
See alternativesLighter, more matte than the original
- Size: 10 ml
- Price per ml: $0.25/ml (original $0.60/ml)
The why
A chemical SPF 50+ with rice water, panthenol, ceramide NP, and silica, built for people who want light hydration and a more satin finish. Oily, combo, and rosacea-prone folks like it most. Dry or makeup-heavy routines hit pilling and occasional sting.
One minus
Pills hard on plenty of faces
Good forOily Skin, Combination Skin
Both recommended for Sun Protection.
“The only ones I've liked are Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh and Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence.”
— Reddit, r/30PlusSkinCare
#3
Best for Sun Protection
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+
Beauty of Joseon·Sunscreen
See alternativesMoisturizer-like feel under makeup
- Size: 50 ml
- Price per ml: $0.29/ml (original $0.60/ml)
The why
A lightweight chemical SPF 50+ with niacinamide, rice extract, and modern UV filters. It suits people who want a moisturizer-like finish under makeup or on dry, reactive skin. The trade-off is real greasiness and breakouts for some.
One minus
Can pill or turn greasy on combo and oily skin
Good forSensitive Skin, Dry Skin
Both recommended for Sun Protection; discussed alongside Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 in 7 threads.
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