Dune Suncare The Mug Guard Versus Starface Clear As Day SPF 46
Updated on April 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dune Suncare The Mug Guard 24 ingredients
Starface Clear As Day SPF 46 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dune Suncare The Mug Guard 24 ingredients
Starface Clear As Day SPF 46 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingBrassica Glycerides
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Polysilicone-11
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Erythritol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Brassica Glycerides, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Polysilicone-11, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Erythritol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Decyl Glucoside, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer yet.
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Dune Suncare The Mug Guard 24 ingredients
Starface Clear As Day SPF 46 12 ingredients
Reviews
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Dune Suncare The Mug Guard 24 ingredients
Starface Clear As Day SPF 46 12 ingredients
Lightweight, does well with sun protection! Initially I was skeptical of if the silicones would clog my acne-prone skin’s pores, but it hasn’t broken me out at all. In fact, sometimes when I rub it in, I get sebaceous filaments on my hands as residue! So in my case it’s provided some kind of exfoliation. I’ve only used this product in the winter but I’m certain it’s just as effective in warmer Show more
