Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 versus Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 .
Published on July 21, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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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
Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia 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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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 🎉
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Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 38 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 15.2% • Water • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Diheptyl Succinate • C18-21 Alkane • Erythritol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Propanediol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopherol • Caprylyl Glycol • Coco-Glucoside • Ethyl Ferulate • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Bisabolol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Gluconate • Xanthan Gum • Octyldodecyl Oleate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Sodium Hyaluronate • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Maltodextrin • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf • CI 77491 • CI 77492
Water • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Diheptyl Succinate • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Propanediol • Jojoba Esters • Glycerin • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Polysorbate 20 • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Phenoxyethanol • Alumina • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • Glycine Soja Oil • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Citric Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Chlorphenesin • Parfum • Stearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Algae Extract • Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Salicylate • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Dehydroacetate
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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.
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 WaterVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Diheptyl Succinate.
Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer.
Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 PropanediolVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 TocopherolVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 AcidVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 38 ingredients
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Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 38 ingredients
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