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

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Versus MDSolarSciences MD Mineral BB Crème SPF 50

Sunscreen

American Brand

Updated on November 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 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, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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

MDSolarSciences MD Mineral BB Crème SPF 50 23 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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

MDSolarSciences MD Mineral BB Crème SPF 50 23 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Zinc Oxide 18.23%

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

C13-15 Alkane

Propanediol

C15-19 Alkane

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Emollient

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying

Inositol

Humectant

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Emollient

Silica

Abrasive

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Isostearic Acid

Cleansing

Lecithin

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Xanthan Gum

Coco-Glucoside

Polyglycerin-3

Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate

Cleansing

Bisabolol

Masking

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine

Sodium Citrate

Citric Acid

Arachidyl Glucoside

Sodium Phytate

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Sodium Levulinate

Glyceryl Caprylate

Cetearyl Alcohol

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

T-Butyl Alcohol

Sodium Anisate

Glucose

Beta-Carotene

Behenyl Alcohol

Arachidyl Alcohol

CI 77492

CI 77491

MD Mineral BB Crème SPF 50

Titanium Dioxide 2.1%

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Zinc Oxide 17%

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient

1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Glyceryl Isostearate

Polysilicone-15

Niacinamide

Caffeine

Ubiquinone

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Squalane

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Punica Granatum Extract

Astringent

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract

Astringent

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Silica

Abrasive

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Iron Oxides

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying

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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Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

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.

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Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.

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.

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