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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum versus Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Pinkgasm .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on August 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

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Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia
Highlighter British Brand United Kingdom

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.

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
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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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
AHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Pinkgasm contains this as ingredient number 13.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Pinkgasm contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Pinkgasm contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Pinkgasm contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
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 To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Pinkgasm contains this as ingredient number 1.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Pinkgasm contains this as ingredient number 21.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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