Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum

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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum Versus Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand - Pinkgasm

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Updated on July 04, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

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Ingredient Info

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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum 35 ingredients

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand 23 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum 35 ingredients

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand 23 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Homosalate

Skin Conditioning

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Octocrylene

1,2-Hexanediol

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Acrylates Copolymer

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Caprylyl Glycol

Caramel

Citric Acid

Decyl Glucoside

Decylene Glycol

Dibutyl Adipate

Disodium EDTA

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

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Parfum

Masking

Glyceryl Hydroxystearate

Emollient

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Mica

Niacinamide

Phenoxyethanol

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Emulsifying

Ponceau Sx

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Water

Saccharide Isomerate

Sodium Citrate

CI 15985

Titanium Dioxide

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Triethanolamine

Buffering

2 / 0

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Beauty Light Wand

Water

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Didecene

Isododecane

Mica

Glycerin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Silica

Abrasive

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifying

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Antioxidant

Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

CI 77891

CI 77491

CI 75470

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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