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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. US 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 skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
82.2
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%.
Verdict Should you buy 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.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 83
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 78
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 85
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — 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 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
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
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·C13-15 Alkane·C15-19 Alkane·Citric Acid·Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract·Ethyl Ferulate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ci 77491·Ci 77492·Ci 77499·Isostearic Acid·Lecithin·Magnesium Sulfate·Mica·Octyldodecanol·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Propanediol·Sh-Polypeptide-121·Silica·Sodium Benzoate· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Tin Oxide· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract·Water·Zinc Stearate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 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
27 Sh-Polypeptide-121
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.
34 Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
35 Water Water
36 Zinc Stearate Zinc Stearate