Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ .
Last updated on July 26, 2023. Published on January 04, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
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 Seed Oil • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Water • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium PCA • Sorbitan Stearate
Drometrizole Trisiloxane 7% • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 2% • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 0.5% • Water • Alcohol Denat. • Silica • Isopropyl Myristate • Glycerin • Diisopropyl Sebacate • C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer • Propanediol • Perlite • Tocopherol • Triethanolamine • Caprylyl Glycol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Ingredients Explained
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Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneMecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneMecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineMecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidMecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinMecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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!
Learn more about WaterMecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
Reviews
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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
sheryl
My holy grail
I love that it doesn't leave any white cast upon application. the consistency is fluid, making it easy to apply. I have combination...
My holy grail
I love that it doesn't leave any white cast upon application. the consistency is fluid, making it easy to apply. I have combination (mostly oily) skin with rosacea and have been using this religiously for 2+ years.
ThriceForLife
The only sunscreen that works
As someone with bad SebDerm and Rosacea, this is the only sunscreen which seems to work for me. Happy to see that...
The only sunscreen that works
As someone with bad SebDerm and Rosacea, this is the only sunscreen which seems to work for me. Happy to see that it's fungal acne safe!
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