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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 versus Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 .

Published on August 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen 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.

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

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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

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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!

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
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.

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.

Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

8
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.

Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 41.

Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

36% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 42 ingredients

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Buttah Skin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 33 ingredients

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