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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 NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense 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 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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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.

Price

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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
spf rating
30

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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (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: 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.

NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.

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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.

NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

3
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.

NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Disliked

Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.

Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.

This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.

Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.

NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.

6
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.

NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

7
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.

NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 30.

8
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.

NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

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Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 39.

NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

10
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.

You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.

Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 40.

NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.

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
19% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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

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NourishMax Tinted Mineral Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 37 ingredients

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