Which scores higher with the experts?
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ holds a Guru Score of 87%, ahead of Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 at 73%. The first draws on 21 independent expert reviews, the second on 22. On the experts' own numbers that puts Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ in Yay territory and Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 in Mixed.
What do the experts say about Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++?
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ carries a Guru Score of 87% from 21 independent experts. Lightweight, serum-like and calming is the story here, with gurus saying it soothes sensitive skin and sits well under makeup. The split comes down to the filter, since older versions used Tinosorb M, which can leave a white cast on some skin tones, while newer 2024 formulas have dropped it. Objections also point out the filter is not FDA approved, which is worth weighing for yourself.
What do the experts say about Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40?
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 carries a Guru Score of 73% from 22 independent experts. This sunscreen earns consistent praise for blending seamlessly and feeling like a primer, with a silicone-based texture that mattifies rather than shines and sets quickly to near-invisibility. Gurus who love it highlight how comfortably it sits under makeup and how it refuses to leave a greasy cast, making it a gateway product for people skeptical about sunscreen feel. The trade-off: the chemical filters and that initial slick sensation on application turn off some reviewers, and at 38 dollars per 50 millilitres it costs more per ounce than some alternatives. Those with sensitive skin or an aversion to chemical sunscreens may want to skip this one.
Which should you choose?
On the experts' scores Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ comes out ahead, 87% to 73%, a gap of 14 points. It has 21 experts behind it against 22 for Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40. Both are independently verified on the Guru Index, so either is a sound pick; let the use case and your budget settle it.