Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream
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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula Versus CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream

Sunscreen
General Moisturizer
Australian Brand Australia
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

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 or parabens

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Ingredient Info

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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 22 ingredients

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 22 ingredients

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula

Octocrylene

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Pinus Pinaster Callus Powder

Skin Conditioning

Ponceau Sx

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Sorbitan Stearate

Emulsifying
0 / 1 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Phenoxyethanol, Pinus Pinaster Callus Powder, Ponceau Sx, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Sorbitan Stearate

SA Smoothing Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Urea

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

PEG-2 Stearate Se

Emulsifying

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butter

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

C12-13 Alkyl Lactate

Emollient

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Triacetin

Antimicrobial
0 / 0

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Lauroyl Taurate

Cleansing

Lauryl Acrylate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Disodium EDTA

Caprylyl Caprylate

Emollient

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Urea, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, PEG-2 Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butter, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, PEG-100 Stearate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethicone, Triacetin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Taurate, Lauryl Acrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Caprylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredient Ratings

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

To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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SA Smoothing Cream
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 22 ingredients

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

114 Routines
97% use in am
3% use in pm
100% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
140 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
92% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 22 ingredients

3.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Light Scent 100% Expensive 50%

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Heavy 33% Light Scent 33% Hydrating 33%
See all reviews for SA Smoothing Cream
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