Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 — Reddit Reviews
by Trader Joe's
Updated August 18, 2026
Chemical SPF 40 with gel texture and matte finish; causes some breakouts and irritation.
What the community says
A chemical sunscreen with a silicone-based gel formula that dries matte and clear on the skin. Favored for its lightweight feel and primer-like effect but can cause breakouts or irritation, especially for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Some users report it feels greasy or itchy after wear.
What this means for you
Backed by 8 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Matte finish with no white cast
- Lightweight gel that acts like a primer
- Fragrance-free formula suitable under makeup
Watch out for
- May cause breakouts in acne-prone users
- Can trigger irritation and allergic reactions
- Feels greasy or slips off with sweat for some
Product details
Concerns
Use caution
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 90 mentions across 8 threads
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 on Reddit, in one place — 8 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more, summarized.
“Trader Joe's SPF if you can get your hands on it”
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“there are numerous SPFs you can try.”
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“I personally like... Trader Joe's SPF if you can get your hands on it”
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“Wirecutter at the New York Times reviewed sunscreens and actually rated the Trader Joe's sunscreen extremely highly”
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“The facial sunscreen and clear body sunscreen are both so pleasant and so nice to apply.”
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“We're new to the Trader Joe's sunscreen this year, but we love it.”
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“Trader Joe’s has a dupe”
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“Trader Joe’s and Elf have dupes, I’ve heard the Trader Joe’s is pretty good”
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“Trader Joe's has a dupe for $9.”
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“I think so. like better than TJs one”
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“Wow, looks just like the Trader Joe's version.”
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“Trader Joe’s has a good one too”
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“Trader Joe’s dupe is pretty much exactly the same.”
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“After using the Trader Joe's dupe for over a year, my face developed maybe 20 new sebaceous hyperplasia spots.”
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“Love the Trader Joe’s version!”
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“I love the Trader Joe’s daily facial sunscreen.”
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“I've been using the Trader Joe's Supergoop dupe and it's worked great.”
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“Add a daily facial sunscreen in the AM”
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Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- OriginalYou’re here
Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40
90 mentions
MineralDaily Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
31 mentions
6 of 10 traits shared
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