Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dune Suncare The Mug Guard versus Dune Suncare The Lifeguard .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 31, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Sunscreen American Brand United States
After Sun Care American Brand United States

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

After Sun Care

Products designed to be used after sun exposure.

Price

Shop

Buy The Mug Guard

Starts at $27.95
Shop

Buy The Lifeguard

Starts at $22.95

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard 28 ingredients

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard 34 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard 28 ingredients

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard 34 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard 28 ingredients

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard 34 ingredients

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 11.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emollient

We don't have a description for Brassica Glycerides.

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.

Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.

Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 15.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.

Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 17.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

You might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.

Humectants attract water to your skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid).

Fun fact: Erythritol can be naturally found in some fermented foods.

Learn more about Erythritol

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 19.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 11.

9
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 22.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 22.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 10.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 24.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 20.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

This extract comes from the Roselle flower, or Hibiscus Sabdariffa. Roselle flowers are rich in antioxidants and have anti-aging benefits.

Studies found the antioxidants in Roselle flowers to potentially help reduce UV-B damage.

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 25.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 23.

13
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

Learn more about Bisabolol

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 12.

14
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Community Rating: Liked

Zingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.

Ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.

The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.

Studies show ginger inhibits the enzyme that breaks down collagen. It also helps with:

Ginger has no negative side-effects and is safe to use for all skin types. (Be sure to patch test just in case you have a ginger allergy!)

Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.

Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard contains this as ingredient number 28.

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard contains this as ingredient number 34.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard 28 ingredients

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard 34 ingredients

39% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Dune Suncare The Mug Guard 28 ingredients

Dune Suncare The Lifeguard 34 ingredients

Loading routine usage...

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Dune Suncare The Mug Guard.

See 50 alternatives

We haven't detected any alternatives for Dune Suncare The Lifeguard.

Loading similar comparisons...