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Live Tinted Hueguard Glotion Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
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Hueguard Glotion Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

SPF 50+ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Tinted mineral with iron oxides, modern alkane emollients; lower zinc (9.5%) plus TiO2 — clean profile, no fragrance or ethanol.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #254 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tinted mineral with iron oxides, modern alkane emollients; lower zinc (9.5%) plus TiO2 — clean profile, no fragrance or ethanol.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 83
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 78
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 85
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

Tinted mineral with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide colored by iron oxides, blended into modern C13-15/C15-19 alkane emollients. Adds a peptide (Sh-Polypeptide-121), squalane, glycerin, and tocopherol on a fragrance- and ethanol-free base.

Pros
  • All-mineral filter pair: zinc oxide plus titanium dioxide
  • Tinted with iron oxides to soften white cast
  • Free of fragrance and drying alcohol
  • Lightweight alkane emollients and squalane on a hydrating base
  • Includes glycerin, tocopherol, and a peptide (Sh-Polypeptide-121)
Cons
  • Mineral filters can still leave residual cast on deeper tones
  • Multiple botanical extracts may not suit highly reactive skin
  • PA rating not declared (US-market product)

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted all-mineral SPF 50 free of fragrance and drying alcohol, with skincare-style emollients.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 36 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
03 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
04 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
05 C13-15 Alkane C13-15 Alkane
06 C15-19 Alkane C15-19 Alkane
07 Citric Acid Citric Acid
08 Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract Butterfly Pea Flower Extract
09 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
10 Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
11 Ethyl Ferulate Ethyl Ferulate
12 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
13 Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract Strawberry (Fragaria Ananassa) Fruit Extract
14 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
15 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
16 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
17 Ci 77499 Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)
18 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
19 Lecithin Lecithin
20 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
21 Mica Mica
22 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
23 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
24 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
25 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
26 Propanediol Propanediol
28 Silica Silica
29 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
30 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
31 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
32 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
33 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
35 Water Water
36 Zinc Stearate Zinc Stearate