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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula Versus Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
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Updated on August 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

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 common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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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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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Light Scent (1)
Nickyb0812's avatar

Nicky

18 days ago
Review

I have super sensitive skin post accutane and this sunscreen doesn’t trigger any sensitivity. Leaves my skin looking radiant. Only con is it will sting my eyes. Also a bit expensive.

#expensive
#absorbs well
#light scent
#works well

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ 43 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
Merelve's avatar

Merelve

10 months ago
Review

I love it, it's super light weight. Practically no oil in there. And also doesn't irritate my skin. While all of La roche posay's face spf do.

#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well