I work at Trader Joe's and this sunscreen has been flying off the shelves but we have plenty more in stock. So proud to know that this product has the Dr Dray Seal of Approval!!
I just bought this the other day because someone on reddit said it was a dupe for supergoop. It looked and felt identical when i put it on. Ive been loving it and no issues or acne has developed from it. I have ocular rosacea, rosacea and acne prone skin so i have to be very careful with sunscreens. this is a winner so far!
2 stores near me had them “fly off the shelves” after it went viral on TikTok. Showed up at 12 noon when they said the next truck was due to arrive with a shipment & got the first 2 right out the box 😂. As a black girl, I need a cast-less sunscreen without the Supergoop price tag! Thanks TJ!! 💃🏾💃🏾
Have you used the brand Black Girl Sunscreen? By the name you can kind of tell that it is a castless sunscreen made for Black people. I'm a lighter skin Latina but I swear by it. Dr Dray had a video on it in the past which is how I found it.
💜💜💜💜 Chocolate girl friendly !!! I bought one last week but just tried it out today, I love it no white cast at all and best of all it’s not greasy. Went to 2 locations today no luck. I will call my local store to see when they will be getting more.
I'm a male with a decent amount of facial hair and the unseen sunscreen by Supergoop was literally a god send. I can't do mineral sunscreens at all. I used LRP Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid previously but the Supergoop Unseen is a lot more breathable on light on the skin imo.
My daughter works at TJs and she said the product info sheet doesn’t say limited or seasonal, so she thinks that it’s here to stay. It’s so nice to wear, and it was so easy to get it on my 6 yo grandson - it doesn’t sting or stink and it’s easy to spread.
Now that both you and the Doctorly team have given huge 👍 to this TJ'S option, the only danger is it being sold out everywhere!😫🤣 on my to do list in Vegas today is hopefully finding a tube! Thanks so much for the review!🌺🙏
I’m a UPS driver in Southern Louisiana and this sunscreen is awesome I also have facial hair doesn’t leave any white streaks on my face and in a place where it’s typically 90% humidity and the heat index of 109 working outside nine hours a day, a good reliable sunscreen is really appreciated
As a beard owner I have to say that this sunscreen does great at spreading evenly across the face. I haven’t noticed any sticking around or caking around stubble and it’s so refreshing to not have to sit there for an extra few minutes tugging at my facial hair areas to try and get my mineral sunscreen away from hair and spread evenly across my face.
So happy you did this, I just got two tubes to try it out. I agree it feels empty from the get go, the entire top was empty so I opened it to check for the seal! Supergoop is too expensive and Black Girl sunscreen make it matte clear one is anything but matte. Hope this works well for me!
I actually like this so much more than the supergoop! The supergoop one almost feels gritty on my face and it’s irritating. The Trader Joe’s ones is so much more smooth and hasn’t broken me out so far compared to the supergoop which did break me out unfortunately. I definitely need to snag a few more bottles before they sell out!
I love Unseen Sunscreen, have tried this Trader Joe's dupe, and agree, it's almost identical. HEB has also come out with a dupe - it's in a pink tube and is called something like "Sunscreen Face Primer."
Products are filled and measured by weight, not the capacity of the packaging they’re in. So we aren’t getting shorted on product, it just visually appears that way when the packaging they chose has extra space. If the product says 1oz, then you’re getting 1oz by weight. Despite how big the bottle or jar might be. You’ll always get the weight of product stated in ounces. I see people always having this misunderstanding with skin, body, & hair products. Hope that helps clear it up for anyone else who has been thinking this as well.
I've seen that in my body lotion. It says "now new size," same size and when you put it on the light you can see is missing an entire 1/4 of lotion. However, the bottle has to have air space for the lotion to come out.
Plus there needs to be extra room in the bottle in order to squeeze easily, & depending on how hard the plastic is, there may need to be extra space. If the component is made with one of those environmentally friendly non-plastic pulp type products, then they’re usually firmer/stiffer so you’ll need more space in order to accumulate an appropriate/easy squeeze pressure. And from the looks of the bottle it appears to be a more substantial material like that (at least thicker compared to the supergoop plastic component).
So I agree but I just weighted my unopened one and it only came out as 1.8 oz without the cap so I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a little short on product. I have a hard time believing the packaging is only .1oz
As a tan woman of color, the SuperGoop was great for me for all the reasons you explained. Perfect under my makeup, and my hubby loves it, too. Can’t wait to get over to TJ’s to grab this for the price point, but seems it was just a summer special for now.
Hi Doc! Do you feel the K Beauty sunscreens with “PA ++++” on the labels are better than what we use without the “+’s” ie the Trader Joe’s or Ella MD? Thank you Denise
I’ve been waiting for this one. Good Morning Dr.Dray. I really enjoy you’re videos and I learn a lot from you. You’re one of my favorite Derms within the UA-cam space. 😊
Thanks for the info, I’m SUPER interested bc the unseen sunscreen is MY HOLY GRAIL! I live in TX and have taken it on vacation and NEVER gotten a sunburn, a little goes a long way and it feels SO light and comfortable, never stings the eyes/skin, and I LOVE that I can wear it under makeup or on its own bc it has such a nice finish. Most primers are made of silicones so the fact that this sunscreen has that as a primary ingredient makes it perform FABULOUSLY under makeup- it WILL NEVER PILL and actually enhances makeup performance. I LOVE that there’s NO STINGING AT ALL and has such a great finish and staying power. I agree that until i tried the unseen sunscreen I hated to (re)apply sunscreen or wear stronger ones, but i found that I will ACTUALLY USE this one bc I like the elegance of the product and how nice it looks and how quick/easy it is to apply. Plus supergoop makes a nice touch up powder sunscreen for reapplying over makeup. I took one bottle on a two week trip to Greece last summer and I still had 1/3 of the bottle left when I returned and had NO sunburn on my face, neck/shoulders and décolletage bc it handles the heat and activity and water SO FRICKEN WELL!! I’m allll about a dupe tho bc I was abt to buy some more supergoop, but instead I’ll go buy the trader joe one and give it a try!
Dr. Dray! Is that eye shadow I see? Looking good!! Costco does the same thing! You find something you love, and BAM! it's gone, never to be seen again! We just scheduled a trip to Costa Rica for December. This will definitely be going with us. One website we looked at said to NEVER go outside without sunscreen. I thought of you when I read that!
Thanks for the TJ review! I have to admit, I'm starting to feel cheated with several different brands of sunscreen. The tube is going too fast; it seems like there is less product. And, tubes are smaller, prices are higher. What the heck....!
The products are filled by weight though, so the ounces aren’t necessarily filled to the packaging’s full capacity. You’ll always get what the ounces state in weight. So they aren’t shorting us, it just appears that way.
They’re both incredible. As an added bonus, the slight blurring makes my skin look really great. I was also worried it was going to be sold out at Trader Joe’s but mine had a bunch on the shelf. I hope it doesn’t go away. Also it’s a dream to reapply. I don’t mind at all, and you’re right, I think spread ability becomes a barrier to people either starting or continuing using SPF. I’m ashamed to say it took finding supergoops unseen sunscreen to start using sunscreen altogether, but now with both options I really love, and I can’t see myself stopping now. I was hoping you’d enjoy this as much as I do. I value the Dr Dray seal of approval lol
I think this feels better and more elegant than the Unseen. I love it! My only concern is that should we be weary that it doesn’t have the PA plus system to ensure it’s adequately blocking UVA rays?
I am a beard owner, and while I haven’t tried these specific sunscreens out I did try the Kroger dupe. I found that formulation to go on clear, however the texture was rather gummy on reapplication
I have used both the Supergroop and the Trader Joe's sunscreen. I think it's a great dupe, and you can't beat the price! I'll admit, I have worn Supergroop under makeup, and I haven't tried the TJ's sunscreen with makeup yet, but so far - no breakouts, great protection, and texture is very similar. I wore it all weekend to the beach, pool, etc, under a hat, and no burn or additional color on my face.
Totally agree-no one seems to ever mention the dilemma with sunscreens and facial hair and this and unseen are the first I’ve used that I don’t have to worry about cakey, white buildup. They should really market this more to men.
If you’re looking for this product at Trader Joe’s, look by the registers first before going to the skincare aisle. I went to the latter first and couldn’t find any, but they were displayed by every register in the store. Clearly they realize they’re getting good reviews. Plenty at my local TJ’s.
I went to one of the 3 Trader Joe’s locations I have here in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday to get this sunscreen and they didn’t have it! So I ended up getting the one in the yellow bottle, the face & body sunscreen that’s SPF 30, it has the same four chemical filters as the other one and I actually really love it! And the one I ended up getting is 6 ounces for only 5.99! No sunscreen smell, obviously no cast, and spreads so easily leaving a luminous finish. But one of the employees told me they were getting more of the Daily Facial sunscreen in yesterday so I’m gonna still stop by there and pick that one up, I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about it. Even on their website they acknowledge that it’s an even better dupe for the Unseen without calling it by name. Love that!
Dr. Dray, I also thought the volume of the trader joe's sunscreen was way less than 50 ml, so I actually measured the precise volume in the lab that I work at. It was almost 38 ml😑😑😑
@Ghazal Rastegar Could you inform Trader Joe's of your findings? Might have better luck coming from you who tested the sunscreen in a lab than from someone who just thinks the tube "feels" lighter than the stated weight/size.
The first companies that I remember produced sunscreens before (but similar to) SuperGoop were Paula's Choice Skin Balancing SPF and Murad Invisiblur . They were the pioneer of clear gel primery textured lightweight sunscreens. Somehow Supergoop become so popular that most prople think it's the OG when it is also a dupe
I had picked some up Saturday on the advice of someone and I really like it. I had been switching back and forth between Kinship and Juice Beauty oil free sunscreen. Depending on which vitamin C I was using the pilling was awful. So far, no pilling with the Trader Joe's. I'm not a huge fan of the texture, but if it doesn't pill and protects my face, I can live with it.
Oh my word. I saw videos of people talking about this and I was thinking to myself I HOPE that YOU would talk about it. And here we go. Thanks so much. You are the best!!
Sounds wonderful. My daughter works at Trader Joe's, I will ask her to get a tube. It will be ideal for her teen brother who has acne prone skin, facial hair and is working outside. Thanks for the review, hope you had a fun July 4th🌞🎇🙌❤️
I use the supergoop sunscreens, really like them a lot… I’ll have to check the trader’s joe one, I do shop there (I love their New Zealand water) but I haven’t checked this particular sunscreen… I tried the spray sunscreen last year and it was just alright. Thank you for this recommendation, I agree with you about inflation and sunscreens getting expensive, and if it’s not expensive you cannot just find the product…it’s just ridiculous. Anyways, have a wonderful week Dr. Dray, see you tomorrow.
Huge thanks for mentioning facial hair. I’ve been on a sunscreen journey of finding any sunscreen (chemical or mineral) that doesn’t pill up in my beard!
My daughter is biracial and it looked horrible on her. I keep seeing darker skin women say they love it. So wondering what im doing wrong or its one of those things that just doesn't work for her. When she starts sweating you see the white lines.
THANK YOU!! I have a dark beard and finding a facial sunscreen that doesn’t show in my beard line has kind of been a nightmare. I can’t wait to give this a shot. Headed to TJ right after work today. Thanks for your review Dr. Dray! ❤️ *Update* My TJ had it in stock! I’ve absolutely loved it so far. Zero cast whatsoever. I can basically rub it directly into my mustache/beard without any residue. Hope TJ keeps it around forever! If I had to give one minor critique: for me, the sunscreen doesn’t absorb incredibly quickly. It did seem to sit on my skin and keep a mild slippery feel longer than other cream chemical sunscreens I’ve tried. But overall, super happy to find this product and I will definitely keep buying.
Will be picking it up! I’m a big Trader Joe’s fan for fresh veggies, Pasture raised chicken eggs and cheese. Try their teeny tiny packaged avocados, perfect size for a daily avocado.
I super appreciate that not only are you a dermatologist but you have a dry sense of humor and speak to your audience as if we are actually intelligent. Hey, I cannot find an updated cosmetic ingredient dictionary, unless you can recommend one, maybe you could author one?🤓iit’s so useful to have on hand! Thanks Andrea🤗
I don't know how consciously you did this, but thank you for writing about beards and facial hair in a genderless way. Super clinical, inclusive, and subtle. Really appreciate ✨
I love Trader Joe's Facial Sunscreen SPF 40, but it hasn't been on the shelf this summer. I just got back from TH's. Great news, it's back on the shelf! I bought three 😎
Unfortunately this sunscreen is sold out at all Trader Joe’s (in all of Orange County, CA). They said they sold out last Friday within two hours. That’s the power of Dr. Dray 😅❤. I will have to wait til the hype dies down.
@@rayemalice I wonder if you can call them ask ask if they still have it. The one on Tustin had a ton on Saturday when I went and most of it was at the end of the checkout table so you should totally ask!
Got my hands on it a few days ago and I had a feeling I was gonna love it so I bought two! And I gotta say, I’m so glad I did! THIS. IS. AMAZING! I think it might actually be my new holy grail! The texture is THE weirdest thing I’ve ever felt, but for my super dry skin it works SO nicely. I mostly use Korean sunscreens which I love but I enjoy how the TJ’s one leaves me hydrated yet not shiny! The Korean ones are hydrating but are just way too shiny for my liking. I also love how it truly does seem sweat and water resistant. I need that for this Texas heat. Love, love, love!
As a male subscriber with a full beard living in the desert of California 👋🏼I am soooo happy you posted this! I've been thinking about what would be a good sunscreen that won't show that white cast cuz everyone at work makes fun of me!
Thank you so much Dr. Dray! You look beautiful! 🥰 I have dry skin and this layers beautifully over my moisturizer. No pilling! Really hope Trader Joe’s makes this a consistently available product.
You could check her video on the kylie sunscreen review. She lists other options on that one. Also check out her video, best sunscreens under $10 where she talks about the kroger invisible gel sunscreen (has citrus oil). Dr. Daniel Sugai also did a video comparison between the kroger and supergoop one.
I think you mentioned this in a later video that I watched. The Neutrogena sunscreen I used for years has been discontinued. I was trying another Neutrogena sunscreen and dislike it due to white cast and the way it makes my makeup look. I was a Trader Joe's yesterday and picked this up. Can't wait to use it!
Great 👍 video 😊 I went to TJs a couple of days ago and purchased it. My store had a huge stock. I have been using it for several days and enjoy it 🤠 Love the price!!!! It doesn't sting my eyes. Will definitely be re-purchasing this one. 🌞
Based on product development experience, manufacturers will go up to a larger size tube if ounce claim is not a basic tube size. My guess is TJs private label manufacturer used a standard 2 oz or larger tube so it feels like less product in a larger tube, but is the correct oz weight claim. I notice this with the new Vanicream daily SPF 30 moisturizer too. Effort to save cost and not have to manufacture customized/proprietary brand tubes. Let's companies focus more on the formula and what is inside, with universal packaging. Also packaging is often formula dependent. Never want a thick formula in a tight tube or it will break at the seam, or a thin formula in an extra large tube. And tube weights and types affect viscosity, i.e, LDPE, HDPE etc. Most likely, you are getting the ounce weight claim, just doesn't seem that way. This is how TJs can offer an $8.99 price point.
I saw this on another youtube review and immediately bought one and I'm so happy it's getting good reviews all around lol. I would never pay $36 for spf so I would never know what supergoop would feel like on my skin, so I take this all day to satisfy my curiosity lol Also yeah it felt like they were skimpy in the product. Hopefully no controversy or out of stock situation with this one.
I saw this on Saturday and had to purchase even though I have plenty of sunscreens now… I kept thinking- I hope Dr Dray does a video on this one. Came at the perfect time!
I just saw this reviewed on the Doctorly UA-cam channel and bought it over the weekend. I watch your videos a bit more than theirs so I was and glad to see you were reviewing it and so far, I’m loving it! The price is great, there’s no cast and it literally glides over your skin (I love products that apply that way) 😍 I wear it under a mineral peptides type product and it wears well. Thank you for this review and for your other content. I have come across a couple gems thanks to your videos. Take care & God bless! 😊
Thanks for this review. I picked this one up last weekend and I feel like it is under filled too. I handle sunscreen and other products a lot and was immediately struck by that when I took it out of the box. As far as the product, I feel like it is slightly less drying than the supergoop version but very slippy and probably not quite as good under make-though I have not yet tried it under makeup.
I saw a favorable review on another UA-cam channel and went to buy it at TJ’s but it was already sold out. I will keep searching. Sunscreen is a hot commodity here in LA in the summer!
Thank you, Doc❤️ Just grabbed a few boxes after shelling out $44 on a jumbo tube (2.5oz) of Supergoop Unseen🥴 I hope it works out me & can become a holy grail🙏 I don’t want to become homeless from trying to keep up with sun protection😩🤣
Trader Joe's regularly discontinues products - they say so they can introduce new products. The first time this happened I thought I 'd have a breakdown. But now I just know that any priduct I buy there is eventually disappear..
@@bethwasserman2882 Ugh, yes! Trader Joe’s had the most amazing cookies years ago: they were crispy and had coffee in them somehow and dark chocolate chips as well. Poof! Gone. I’ve been mourning them but am vegan now and they probably won’t work for me anymore. Another item they pulled a couple years ago were the little individual packets of broth concentrate. They pulled the veggie one, but kept the beef, chicken, and turkey. I asked about it and they said it was a “seasonal item.” When I asked what the season to be vegetarian was, they didn’t have an answer for me. I consider veggie a year ‘round variation on this but no, they seemed to think turkey was a better choice for year ‘round. I guess the point is moot as they haven’t stocked any of them in a long time. Just a long way of saying if you find something you like at Trader Joe’s, don’t get too attached!
Thank you so much for this review - I love the SG version but it is pricey. I have been mixing the sunscreen, a couple drops of the Ordinary's ferulic acid serum and 2-3 drops of tinted moisturizer and applying them all at once. It doesn't get cakey or break down and saves time waiting for your sunscreen to set before applying the rest of your base.
Hi, Andrea 🌸 you’ve always looked beautiful to me, but I’m just loving the new light makeup looks you’re rocking these day! It just highlights your features in a very pretty way 🥰 Have a great day 🌞 xo
I’ve been. Looking to purchase supergroup after I finish the sunscreen I currently have, as a melannated woc no white cast screens are a must and you say it acne friendly, peach fuzzy face friendly and under $10 I’m running to pick up two to start the school year🙋🏾♀️
So I didn’t even waste a minute I was watching yesterday, immediately stopped and went to TJ. Not only were the ALREADY sold out on top of that they had a purchase limit of 2! But my consolation prize was the Glow Recipe Watermelon dupe which was abundantly available!
I was waiting for your thoughts on this one, thank you!!! What other sunscreens have a similar formula? This type of formula is ideal for me, and I don’t want to pay supergoop prices for such a small amount. Would be great to see a dedicated video on this kind of clear sunscreen formula roundup.
+1 for supergoop not showing on my beard! I'd love to use mineral tinted sunscreens for better protection against hyperpigmentation, but the nasty looking residue left on my beard is an immediate no go.
I haven't done alot of shopping at trader Joe's, but now that I have watched your video, and that my Fresh and Natural food store is closing its doors at the end of July, I will definately be going to Trader Joe's. I didn't know that sunscreen could cause blurry vision. I just started late last year wearing sunscreen on my face every day, and this year my vision was getting a little blurry. Now I know why. I can't wait to try this out. Thank you!
I forwarded this straight away to my daughter. We were just saying how expensive sunscreen is - and you don't know if you will even like it after dropping $30! Thanks for the very detailed review.
Yes, thet are expensive. I just purchased elta md and cotz tinted mineral sunscreen (trying to find one that can become my holy grail). Unfortunately, the eltamd left me looking orange (I'm very light) and the cotz is really greasy :(
I beginning to understand after hearing others say this that an item you use but don't like can be returned to the store for a refund.. That makes it less risky to try a new product. Of course we 'd all prefer to buy something new and fall in love.
Thanks for the review! The Trader Joe's near me was stocked, so it's still here 8 months later! I was thinking about supergoop at Ulta, when I saw your video. I had no idea Trader Joe's had a sunscreen! This will be a much cheaper substitute for super goop and the Cerave ultralight.
Dr. Dray, would you mind sharing what you’ve been using on your eyes lately? It looks gorgeous and seems low maintenance in the summer, which is exactly what I need in our Kansas climate 😅
I really want to try this!! I was interested in the super goop one but never wanted to buy it because of the price and small bottle. This Tjs one looks amazing, so affordable too 🥺
Happy Tuesday, Dr.Dray!! Thank you for spreading the knowledge 🙏 What about the UV protection effectiveness? Do you have an opportunity to use a UV camera to see?
So glad you went to TJ's! I love TJ"S, but have never bought any sunscreen there, but will check this out next trip, and hope they have some! They always keep everything well stocked, but I go when they first open at 8am! Thanks Dr Dray!
After I saw your video, I went to Trader Joe’s the next day and they were sold out! Thank you for letting me know about this cheaper version of Supergoop
Ooooo Looks like Trader Joe’s has pretty good sunscreen prices in general. I like to try new sunscreen products just to keep it interesting and motivating. Even if they have fragrance: you can’t reverse sun damage but you can reverse contact dermatitis
@@dreamdollsforever270 Dr. Dray actually did a video on this today. She said if you don’t have a problem you can go ahead and use fragrance in products. I opt for fragrance free in almost everything but for me anything that encourages me to use sunscreen is worth it. Also contact dermatitis and a fragrance allergy are two related but different phenomena. A fragrance allergy may last for life but contact dermatitis can be remedied by avoiding the product that causes the irritation.
I really love your sunscreen videos! Loving the new La Roche Posey one and will be trying the Trader Joe's one. I am the perfect eye burn ginny pig! Being a more budget friendly version, I look forward to trying! Thanks so much Doc. ❤🤗❤
I work at Trader Joe's and this sunscreen has been flying off the shelves but we have plenty more in stock. So proud to know that this product has the Dr Dray Seal of Approval!!
Mine is sold out until August :-(
Is it sold online? Can’t find it on their website :(
Love Trader Joe’s. Shop there all the time.
hi. do they ship to mexico?????
They are not available at any Southern California location anymore :/ and we have to wait till august
My husband is Black with a beard and he is loving it so far! Really hoping Trader Joe’s continues to manufacturer it
I just bought this the other day because someone on reddit said it was a dupe for supergoop. It looked and felt identical when i put it on. Ive been loving it and no issues or acne has developed from it. I have ocular rosacea, rosacea and acne prone skin so i have to be very careful with sunscreens. this is a winner so far!
2 stores near me had them “fly off the shelves” after it went viral on TikTok. Showed up at 12 noon when they said the next truck was due to arrive with a shipment & got the first 2 right out the box 😂. As a black girl, I need a cast-less sunscreen without the Supergoop price tag! Thanks TJ!! 💃🏾💃🏾
Have you used the brand Black Girl Sunscreen? By the name you can kind of tell that it is a castless sunscreen made for Black people. I'm a lighter skin Latina but I swear by it. Dr Dray had a video on it in the past which is how I found it.
💜💜💜💜 Chocolate girl friendly !!! I bought one last week but just tried it out today, I love it no white cast at all and best of all it’s not greasy. Went to 2 locations today no luck. I will call my local store to see when they will be getting more.
@@KennyChesty My daughter loves Black Girl sunscreen she buys the kids formula. I like it as well and the bottle is bigger.
@@Miss_Cali I love Black Girl sunscreen for my daughter. She is super light and the TJ ones leaves a white cast on her.
@@KennyChesty no I haven’t but I’ve been meaning to & I will!
I'm a male with a decent amount of facial hair and the unseen sunscreen by Supergoop was literally a god send. I can't do mineral sunscreens at all. I used LRP Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid previously but the Supergoop Unseen is a lot more breathable on light on the skin imo.
My daughter works at TJs and she said the product info sheet doesn’t say limited or seasonal, so she thinks that it’s here to stay. It’s so nice to wear, and it was so easy to get it on my 6 yo grandson - it doesn’t sting or stink and it’s easy to spread.
Now that both you and the Doctorly team have given huge 👍 to this TJ'S option, the only danger is it being sold out everywhere!😫🤣 on my to do list in Vegas today is hopefully finding a tube! Thanks so much for the review!🌺🙏
Omg yessss I follow Dr shah and Dr Maxwell too! They all should meet and collaborate
I’m a UPS driver in Southern Louisiana and this sunscreen is awesome I also have facial hair doesn’t leave any white streaks on my face and in a place where it’s typically 90% humidity and the heat index of 109 working outside nine hours a day, a good reliable sunscreen is really appreciated
I live in Louisiana too and with facial hair, TJs sunscreen is God sent.
"or a really apparent beard..." 😅😅 Preach, sister!
As a beard owner I have to say that this sunscreen does great at spreading evenly across the face. I haven’t noticed any sticking around or caking around stubble and it’s so refreshing to not have to sit there for an extra few minutes tugging at my facial hair areas to try and get my mineral sunscreen away from hair and spread evenly across my face.
So happy you did this, I just got two tubes to try it out. I agree it feels empty from the get go, the entire top was empty so I opened it to check for the seal! Supergoop is too expensive and Black Girl sunscreen make it matte clear one is anything but matte. Hope this works well for me!
I think they changed the formula for the make it matte.
let me know how you like it
Yes, it definitely did feel kind of empty.
It helps that it’s so much cheaper then the supergoop that sunscreen is just overpriced.
You should try the black girls sunscreen kids version!
I actually like this so much more than the supergoop! The supergoop one almost feels gritty on my face and it’s irritating. The Trader Joe’s ones is so much more smooth and hasn’t broken me out so far compared to the supergoop which did break me out unfortunately. I definitely need to snag a few more bottles before they sell out!
I love Unseen Sunscreen, have tried this Trader Joe's dupe, and agree, it's almost identical. HEB has also come out with a dupe - it's in a pink tube and is called something like "Sunscreen Face Primer."
Products are filled and measured by weight, not the capacity of the packaging they’re in. So we aren’t getting shorted on product, it just visually appears that way when the packaging they chose has extra space. If the product says 1oz, then you’re getting 1oz by weight. Despite how big the bottle or jar might be. You’ll always get the weight of product stated in ounces. I see people always having this misunderstanding with skin, body, & hair products. Hope that helps clear it up for anyone else who has been thinking this as well.
I've seen that in my body lotion. It says "now new size," same size and when you put it on the light you can see is missing an entire 1/4 of lotion. However, the bottle has to have air space for the lotion to come out.
Plus there needs to be extra room in the bottle in order to squeeze easily, & depending on how hard the plastic is, there may need to be extra space. If the component is made with one of those environmentally friendly non-plastic pulp type products, then they’re usually firmer/stiffer so you’ll need more space in order to accumulate an appropriate/easy squeeze pressure. And from the looks of the bottle it appears to be a more substantial material like that (at least thicker compared to the supergoop plastic component).
So I agree but I just weighted my unopened one and it only came out as 1.8 oz without the cap so I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a little short on product. I have a hard time believing the packaging is only .1oz
@@christine4331 it is...
Somehow reminded me of opening a bag of chips as a kid and finding they only take up 1/4 of the bag. 😂
As a tan woman of color, the SuperGoop was great for me for all the reasons you explained. Perfect under my makeup, and my hubby loves it, too. Can’t wait to get over to TJ’s to grab this for the price point, but seems it was just a summer special for now.
Hi Doc! Do you feel the K Beauty sunscreens with “PA ++++” on the labels are better than what we use without the “+’s” ie the Trader Joe’s or Ella MD? Thank you Denise
I’ve been waiting for this one. Good Morning Dr.Dray. I really enjoy you’re videos and I learn a lot from you. You’re one of my favorite Derms within the UA-cam space. 😊
Morning!
Thanks for the info, I’m SUPER interested bc the unseen sunscreen is MY HOLY GRAIL! I live in TX and have taken it on vacation and NEVER gotten a sunburn, a little goes a long way and it feels SO light and comfortable, never stings the eyes/skin, and I LOVE that I can wear it under makeup or on its own bc it has such a nice finish.
Most primers are made of silicones so the fact that this sunscreen has that as a primary ingredient makes it perform FABULOUSLY under makeup- it WILL NEVER PILL and actually enhances makeup performance. I LOVE that there’s NO STINGING AT ALL and has such a great finish and staying power. I agree that until i tried the unseen sunscreen I hated to (re)apply sunscreen or wear stronger ones, but i found that I will ACTUALLY USE this one bc I like the elegance of the product and how nice it looks and how quick/easy it is to apply. Plus supergoop makes a nice touch up powder sunscreen for reapplying over makeup. I took one bottle on a two week trip to Greece last summer and I still had 1/3 of the bottle left when I returned and had NO sunburn on my face, neck/shoulders and décolletage bc it handles the heat and activity and water SO FRICKEN WELL!!
I’m allll about a dupe tho bc I was abt to buy some more supergoop, but instead I’ll go buy the trader joe one and give it a try!
LOVE Trader Joes and a few days ago did purchase this sunscreen - hubby really likes it!
Going to Trader Joe’s for this was on my to-do list today after the Doctorly video. Glad it has your stamp of approval, too!
Me too! I follow them too! Yesssss😍
Dr. Dray! Is that eye shadow I see? Looking good!! Costco does the same thing! You find something you love, and BAM! it's gone, never to be seen again! We just scheduled a trip to Costa Rica for December. This will definitely be going with us. One website we looked at said to NEVER go outside without sunscreen. I thought of you when I read that!
Thanks for the TJ review! I have to admit, I'm starting to feel cheated with several different brands of sunscreen. The tube is going too fast; it seems like there is less product. And, tubes are smaller, prices are higher. What the heck....!
Totally agree 😭
The products are filled by weight though, so the ounces aren’t necessarily filled to the packaging’s full capacity. You’ll always get what the ounces state in weight. So they aren’t shorting us, it just appears that way.
yes! its hard to find the good sunscreens at the drugstore that are atleast 3 oz.
It’s called shrinkflation!
They’re both incredible. As an added bonus, the slight blurring makes my skin look really great. I was also worried it was going to be sold out at Trader Joe’s but mine had a bunch on the shelf. I hope it doesn’t go away. Also it’s a dream to reapply. I don’t mind at all, and you’re right, I think spread ability becomes a barrier to people either starting or continuing using SPF. I’m ashamed to say it took finding supergoops unseen sunscreen to start using sunscreen altogether, but now with both options I really love, and I can’t see myself stopping now. I was hoping you’d enjoy this as much as I do. I value the Dr Dray seal of approval lol
I think this feels better and more elegant than the Unseen. I love it! My only concern is that should we be weary that it doesn’t have the PA plus system to ensure it’s adequately blocking UVA rays?
I am a beard owner, and while I haven’t tried these specific sunscreens out I did try the Kroger dupe. I found that formulation to go on clear, however the texture was rather gummy on reapplication
This happened to me as well. Hopefully the Trader Joe’s dupe is better
I bought the Kroger one it’s greasy to me.
I have used both the Supergroop and the Trader Joe's sunscreen. I think it's a great dupe, and you can't beat the price! I'll admit, I have worn Supergroop under makeup, and I haven't tried the TJ's sunscreen with makeup yet, but so far - no breakouts, great protection, and texture is very similar. I wore it all weekend to the beach, pool, etc, under a hat, and no burn or additional color on my face.
Totally agree-no one seems to ever mention the dilemma with sunscreens and facial hair and this and unseen are the first I’ve used that I don’t have to worry about cakey, white buildup. They should really market this more to men.
If you’re looking for this product at Trader Joe’s, look by the registers first before going to the skincare aisle. I went to the latter first and couldn’t find any, but they were displayed by every register in the store. Clearly they realize they’re getting good reviews. Plenty at my local TJ’s.
I went to one of the 3 Trader Joe’s locations I have here in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday to get this sunscreen and they didn’t have it! So I ended up getting the one in the yellow bottle, the face & body sunscreen that’s SPF 30, it has the same four chemical filters as the other one and I actually really love it! And the one I ended up getting is 6 ounces for only 5.99! No sunscreen smell, obviously no cast, and spreads so easily leaving a luminous finish. But one of the employees told me they were getting more of the Daily Facial sunscreen in yesterday so I’m gonna still stop by there and pick that one up, I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about it. Even on their website they acknowledge that it’s an even better dupe for the Unseen without calling it by name. Love that!
Dr. Dray, I also thought the volume of the trader joe's sunscreen was way less than 50 ml, so I actually measured the precise volume in the lab that I work at. It was almost 38 ml😑😑😑
@Ghazal Rastegar Could you inform Trader Joe's of your findings? Might have better luck coming from you who tested the sunscreen in a lab than from someone who just thinks the tube "feels" lighter than the stated weight/size.
I’m so happy you reviewed this product! I’m going to try & get my hands on it when I visit the states this summer 🥰
The first companies that I remember produced sunscreens before (but similar to) SuperGoop were Paula's Choice Skin Balancing SPF and Murad Invisiblur . They were the pioneer of clear gel primery textured lightweight sunscreens. Somehow Supergoop become so popular that most prople think it's the OG when it is also a dupe
I had picked some up Saturday on the advice of someone and I really like it. I had been switching back and forth between Kinship and Juice Beauty oil free sunscreen. Depending on which vitamin C I was using the pilling was awful. So far, no pilling with the Trader Joe's. I'm not a huge fan of the texture, but if it doesn't pill and protects my face, I can live with it.
Oh my word. I saw videos of people talking about this and I was thinking to myself I HOPE that YOU would talk about it. And here we go. Thanks so much. You are the best!!
Sounds wonderful. My daughter works at Trader Joe's, I will ask her to get a tube. It will be ideal for her teen brother who has acne prone skin, facial hair and is working outside. Thanks for the review, hope you had a fun July 4th🌞🎇🙌❤️
Have her get a few
@@Miss_Cali I will🌞
I really enjoy this new sunscreen I just wish the bottle was much bigger.
Me too!
I know everyone loves the Supergoop, but for me it felt too occlusive, made me get some pimples :/
“well very apparent beard,” lol, you crack me up
I use the supergoop sunscreens, really like them a lot… I’ll have to check the trader’s joe one, I do shop there (I love their New Zealand water) but I haven’t checked this particular sunscreen… I tried the spray sunscreen last year and it was just alright. Thank you for this recommendation, I agree with you about inflation and sunscreens getting expensive, and if it’s not expensive you cannot just find the product…it’s just ridiculous. Anyways, have a wonderful week Dr. Dray, see you tomorrow.
Huge thanks for mentioning facial hair. I’ve been on a sunscreen journey of finding any sunscreen (chemical or mineral) that doesn’t pill up in my beard!
this is the best sunscreen i've tried, it's so good for darker skin!!! and not greasy! love it
My daughter is biracial and it looked horrible on her. I keep seeing darker skin women say they love it. So wondering what im doing wrong or its one of those things that just doesn't work for her. When she starts sweating you see the white lines.
THANK YOU!! I have a dark beard and finding a facial sunscreen that doesn’t show in my beard line has kind of been a nightmare. I can’t wait to give this a shot. Headed to TJ right after work today. Thanks for your review Dr. Dray! ❤️
*Update* My TJ had it in stock! I’ve absolutely loved it so far. Zero cast whatsoever. I can basically rub it directly into my mustache/beard without any residue. Hope TJ keeps it around forever! If I had to give one minor critique: for me, the sunscreen doesn’t absorb incredibly quickly. It did seem to sit on my skin and keep a mild slippery feel longer than other cream chemical sunscreens I’ve tried. But overall, super happy to find this product and I will definitely keep buying.
Hi there do you have a spf you like more?
Will be picking it up! I’m a big Trader Joe’s fan for fresh veggies, Pasture raised chicken eggs and cheese. Try their teeny tiny packaged avocados, perfect size for a daily avocado.
I super appreciate that not only are you a dermatologist but you have a dry sense of humor and speak to your audience as if we are actually intelligent. Hey, I cannot find an updated cosmetic ingredient dictionary, unless you can recommend one, maybe you could author one?🤓iit’s so useful to have on hand! Thanks Andrea🤗
Yes please @DrDray!
I don't know how consciously you did this, but thank you for writing about beards and facial hair in a genderless way. Super clinical, inclusive, and subtle. Really appreciate ✨
I live in Louisiana and with facial hair, TJs sunscreen is God sent.
Your eyeshadow is beautiful, love the subtle shimmer!
I love Trader Joe's Facial Sunscreen SPF 40, but it hasn't been on the shelf this summer. I just got back from TH's. Great news, it's back on the shelf! I bought three 😎
Unfortunately this sunscreen is sold out at all Trader Joe’s (in all of Orange County, CA). They said they sold out last Friday within two hours. That’s the power of Dr. Dray 😅❤. I will have to wait til the hype dies down.
oops not me in OC only just finding out about this sunscreen from multiple sources today 😭💔
LMAO I’m from the same county and I was so bummed that it was all gone 😂
@@rayemalice I wonder if you can call them ask ask if they still have it. The one on Tustin had a ton on Saturday when I went and most of it was at the end of the checkout table so you should totally ask!
Got my hands on it a few days ago and I had a feeling I was gonna love it so I bought two! And I gotta say, I’m so glad I did! THIS. IS. AMAZING! I think it might actually be my new holy grail! The texture is THE weirdest thing I’ve ever felt, but for my super dry skin it works SO nicely. I mostly use Korean sunscreens which I love but I enjoy how the TJ’s one leaves me hydrated yet not shiny! The Korean ones are hydrating but are just way too shiny for my liking. I also love how it truly does seem sweat and water resistant. I need that for this Texas heat. Love, love, love!
As a male subscriber with a full beard living in the desert of California 👋🏼I am soooo happy you posted this! I've been thinking about what would be a good sunscreen that won't show that white cast cuz everyone at work makes fun of me!
Thank you so much Dr. Dray! You look beautiful! 🥰 I have dry skin and this layers beautifully over my moisturizer. No pilling! Really hope Trader Joe’s makes this a consistently available product.
Can you do a video on all the sunscreen options that have this same type of formula? I’d love to see what all the options are!
You could check her video on the kylie sunscreen review. She lists other options on that one. Also check out her video, best sunscreens under $10 where she talks about the kroger invisible gel sunscreen (has citrus oil). Dr. Daniel Sugai also did a video comparison between the kroger and supergoop one.
I think you mentioned this in a later video that I watched. The Neutrogena sunscreen I used for years has been discontinued. I was trying another Neutrogena sunscreen and dislike it due to white cast and the way it makes my makeup look. I was a Trader Joe's yesterday and picked this up. Can't wait to use it!
I had no idea about this sunscreen! I use supergoop unseen sunscreen every day.
it is a good affordable alternative
Doctorly also recently made a video of this TJ sunscreen comparing to supergoop
I have a beard and this product is excellent!
thanks for sharing this
I saw this sunscreen at Trader Joe’s. The price is good. It’s just the ingredients. I wish fda approved the newest filters
Great 👍 video 😊 I went to TJs a couple of days ago and purchased it. My store had a huge stock. I have been using it for several days and enjoy it 🤠 Love the price!!!! It doesn't sting my eyes. Will definitely be re-purchasing this one. 🌞
I love Supergoop Matscreen becaus it works like a primer. I hope TJ copies that too
Based on product development experience, manufacturers will go up to a larger size tube if ounce claim is not a basic tube size. My guess is TJs private label manufacturer used a standard 2 oz or larger tube so it feels like less product in a larger tube, but is the correct oz weight claim. I notice this with the new Vanicream daily SPF 30 moisturizer too. Effort to save cost and not have to manufacture customized/proprietary brand tubes. Let's companies focus more on the formula and what is inside, with universal packaging. Also packaging is often formula dependent. Never want a thick formula in a tight tube or it will break at the seam, or a thin formula in an extra large tube. And tube weights and types affect viscosity, i.e, LDPE, HDPE etc. Most likely, you are getting the ounce weight claim, just doesn't seem that way. This is how TJs can offer an $8.99 price point.
I requested this video 2 days ago! Yay thank you!
thanks for watching
i love how u put the sunscreen into ur cart like a lil baby boy
I saw this on another youtube review and immediately bought one and I'm so happy it's getting good reviews all around lol. I would never pay $36 for spf so I would never know what supergoop would feel like on my skin, so I take this all day to satisfy my curiosity lol Also yeah it felt like they were skimpy in the product. Hopefully no controversy or out of stock situation with this one.
I picked this up and tried it. I don’t care for it. It made my face greasy looking as the day went on. I’m using it on my arms to finish it up.
I saw this on Saturday and had to purchase even though I have plenty of sunscreens now… I kept thinking- I hope Dr Dray does a video on this one. Came at the perfect time!
I was at Trader Joe's over the weekend and didn't see this. I'm heading back! TY.
I just saw this reviewed on the Doctorly UA-cam channel and bought it over the weekend. I watch your videos a bit more than theirs so I was and glad to see you were reviewing it and so far, I’m loving it! The price is great, there’s no cast and it literally glides over your skin (I love products that apply that way) 😍
I wear it under a mineral peptides type product and it wears well. Thank you for this review and for your other content. I have come across a couple gems thanks to your videos. Take care & God bless! 😊
Thanks for this review. I picked this one up last weekend and I feel like it is under filled too. I handle sunscreen and other products a lot and was immediately struck by that when I took it out of the box.
As far as the product, I feel like it is slightly less drying than the supergoop version but very slippy and probably not quite as good under make-though I have not yet tried it under makeup.
I would definitely love to try this out.
it is a good one
I saw a favorable review on another UA-cam channel and went to buy it at TJ’s but it was already sold out. I will keep searching. Sunscreen is a hot commodity here in LA in the summer!
Thank you, Doc❤️ Just grabbed a few boxes after shelling out $44 on a jumbo tube (2.5oz) of Supergoop Unseen🥴 I hope it works out me & can become a holy grail🙏 I don’t want to become homeless from trying to keep up with sun protection😩🤣
I thought I'm the only one who faces this problem, when a good product never comes back 🙈
it is frustrating
You are not alone.
Trader Joe's regularly discontinues products - they say so they can introduce new products. The first time this happened I thought I 'd have a breakdown. But now I just know that any priduct I buy there is eventually disappear..
@@bethwasserman2882 Ugh, yes! Trader Joe’s had the most amazing cookies years ago: they were crispy and had coffee in them somehow and dark chocolate chips as well. Poof! Gone. I’ve been mourning them but am vegan now and they probably won’t work for me anymore. Another item they pulled a couple years ago were the little individual packets of broth concentrate. They pulled the veggie one, but kept the beef, chicken, and turkey. I asked about it and they said it was a “seasonal item.” When I asked what the season to be vegetarian was, they didn’t have an answer for me. I consider veggie a year ‘round variation on this but no, they seemed to think turkey was a better choice for year ‘round. I guess the point is moot as they haven’t stocked any of them in a long time.
Just a long way of saying if you find something you like at Trader Joe’s, don’t get too attached!
Thank you so much for this review - I love the SG version but it is pricey. I have been mixing the sunscreen, a couple drops of the Ordinary's ferulic acid serum and 2-3 drops of tinted moisturizer and applying them all at once. It doesn't get cakey or break down and saves time waiting for your sunscreen to set before applying the rest of your base.
Can’t wait to try, Supergoop is the first facial sunscreen that hasn’t broken me out, but the price is a kinda out of my budget
Hi, Andrea 🌸 you’ve always looked beautiful to me, but I’m just loving the new light makeup looks you’re rocking these day! It just highlights your features in a very pretty way 🥰 Have a great day 🌞 xo
I’ve been. Looking to purchase supergroup after I finish the sunscreen I currently have, as a melannated woc no white cast screens are a must and you say it acne friendly, peach fuzzy face friendly and under $10
I’m running to pick up two to start the school year🙋🏾♀️
So I didn’t even waste a minute I was watching yesterday, immediately stopped and went to TJ. Not only were the ALREADY sold out on top of that they had a purchase limit of 2! But my consolation prize was the Glow Recipe Watermelon dupe which was abundantly available!
And you’re right about the amount, I felt the same and think this won’t last long
I’m
In NY. My Trader Joe’s had it on the shelf. It’s great! I usually buy Supergoop. This is so much cheaper. Thanks for doing this video.
I've now been a subscriber for 5 years now. Crazy to think about. Thank you for all the recommendations. I'm going to pick this up today if I can.
I was waiting for your thoughts on this one, thank you!!! What other sunscreens have a similar formula? This type of formula is ideal for me, and I don’t want to pay supergoop prices for such a small amount. Would be great to see a dedicated video on this kind of clear sunscreen formula roundup.
+1 for supergoop not showing on my beard! I'd love to use mineral tinted sunscreens for better protection against hyperpigmentation, but the nasty looking residue left on my beard is an immediate no go.
I haven't done alot of shopping at trader Joe's, but now that I have watched your video, and that my Fresh and Natural food store is closing its doors at the end of July, I will definately be going to Trader Joe's. I didn't know that sunscreen could cause blurry vision. I just started late last year wearing sunscreen on my face every day, and this year my vision was getting a little blurry. Now I know why. I can't wait to try this out. Thank you!
Love shopping with Dr. Dray!
I forwarded this straight away to my daughter. We were just saying how expensive sunscreen is - and you don't know if you will even like it after dropping $30! Thanks for the very detailed review.
Yes, thet are expensive. I just purchased elta md and cotz tinted mineral sunscreen (trying to find one that can become my holy grail). Unfortunately, the eltamd left me looking orange (I'm very light) and the cotz is really greasy :(
I beginning to understand after hearing others say this that an item you use but don't like can be returned to the store for a refund.. That makes it less risky to try a new product. Of course we 'd all prefer to buy something new and fall in love.
We need Trader's Joe in Canada more than ever now!
Thanks for the review! The Trader Joe's near me was stocked, so it's still here 8 months later! I was thinking about supergoop at Ulta, when I saw your video. I had no idea Trader Joe's had a sunscreen! This will be a much cheaper substitute for super goop and the Cerave ultralight.
I pick up one at TJ last week and I love it. I didn’t think I was doing to like it but I’m going to stock up now.
That price difference alone...😳 I'm definitely going to try the Trader Joes one. I saw lots of bottles available at my local store last time I went.
Amazing! I'm definitely going to try it. The Unseen Sunscreen is my favorite but because it's so expensive I only wear it when I wear makeup...
Dr. Dray, would you mind sharing what you’ve been using on your eyes lately? It looks gorgeous and seems low maintenance in the summer, which is exactly what I need in our Kansas climate 😅
I really want to try this!! I was interested in the super goop one but never wanted to buy it because of the price and small bottle. This Tjs one looks amazing, so affordable too 🥺
I just bought the Trader Joe’s Sunscreen earlier this week….so far…loving it
Happy Tuesday, Dr.Dray!! Thank you for spreading the knowledge 🙏
What about the UV protection effectiveness? Do you have an opportunity to use a UV camera to see?
So glad you went to TJ's! I love TJ"S, but have never bought any sunscreen there, but will check this out next trip, and hope they have some! They always keep everything well stocked, but I go when they first open at 8am! Thanks Dr Dray!
After I saw your video, I went to Trader Joe’s the next day and they were sold out! Thank you for letting me know about this cheaper version of Supergoop
Ooooo Looks like Trader Joe’s has pretty good sunscreen prices in general. I like to try new sunscreen products just to keep it interesting and motivating. Even if they have fragrance: you can’t reverse sun damage but you can reverse contact dermatitis
Uh, NO. Fragrance allergy is for life.
@@dreamdollsforever270 no it isn't....
@@dreamdollsforever270 Dr. Dray actually did a video on this today. She said if you don’t have a problem you can go ahead and use fragrance in products. I opt for fragrance free in almost everything but for me anything that encourages me to use sunscreen is worth it. Also contact dermatitis and a fragrance allergy are two related but different phenomena. A fragrance allergy may last for life but contact dermatitis can be remedied by avoiding the product that causes the irritation.
Came down from Canada just to stock up! My oily skin is LOVING it so far ❤️❤️
I really love your sunscreen videos! Loving the new La Roche Posey one and will be trying the Trader Joe's one. I am the perfect eye burn ginny pig! Being a more budget friendly version, I look forward to trying! Thanks so much Doc. ❤🤗❤