Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm Versus Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm versus Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser .

Last updated on January 10, 2024. Published on January 19, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser

Face Cleanser Australian Brand

General Moisturizer Australian Brand

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm 28 ingredients

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser 39 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm 28 ingredients

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser 39 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)

Acne Trigger (3)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm 28 ingredients

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser 39 ingredients

Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Myristyl Myristate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate • Ceteareth-20 • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Isohexadecane • Caprylyl Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Polysorbate 80 • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Fructose • Urea • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Maltose • Sodium PCA • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Lactate • Trehalose • Allantoin • Glycine • Proline • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Glucose

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 15.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 37.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 21.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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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Mecca Cosmetica Purifying Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.

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