Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 versus Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ .
Published on February 22, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 42 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 42 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 42 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 18.23% • Water • Caprylic Acid • C13-15 Alkane • Propanediol • C15-19 Alkane • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Tocopherol • Octyldodecanol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Inositol • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Silica • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Xanthan Gum • Coco-Glucoside • Polyglycerin-3 • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Bisabolol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Arachidyl Glucoside • Sodium Phytate • Glycerin • Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Sodium Levulinate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Cetearyl Alcohol • T-Butyl Alcohol • Sodium Anisate • Glucose • Beta-Carotene • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Alcohol • CI 77492 • CI 77491
Zinc Oxide • Water • Isododecane • CI 77891 • Corn Starch Modified • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Titanium Dioxide • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • CI 77492 • Silica • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Magnesium Sulfate • Pentylene Glycol • Propanediol • Stearalkonium Hectorite • CI 77491 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Dimethicone • Sodium Citrate • CI 77499 • Propylene Carbonate • Ectoin • Mannitol • Propyl Gallate • Xylitol • Rhamnose • Citric Acid • Lauroyl Lysine • Tocopherol • Fructooligosaccharides • Caprylic Acid • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideLive Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 WaterLive Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.
Much of the research is based on caprylic acid derived from coconut oil. Coconut oil is an emollient and helps moisturize the skin.
Caprylic Acid has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Several studies found it to be effective at treating yeast infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Besides cosmetics, this ingredient is also used for a variety of medical purposes such as treating digestive disorders.
This ingredient is minimally soluble in water.
Read more about a similar ingredient Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
Learn more about Caprylic AcidLive Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolLive Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolLive Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaLive Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
This ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateLive Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateLive Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateLive Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLive Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 41.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 42.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 42 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
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