Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme

Versus

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme Versus Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum

Sunscreen

Australian Brand

Updated on April 29, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

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.

New Comparison

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and see relevant ingredients

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme 19 ingredients

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

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme 19 ingredients

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

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber

Octocrylene

UV Absorber

PEG-100

Humectant

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber

0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter Icon

Dimethicone

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Gluconolactone

Glyceryl Stearate

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides

Emollient

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Humectant

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Proline

Water

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Polyacrylate

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, PEG-100, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Proline, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

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

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

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

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Triethanolamine

Buffering

2 / 0

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber, UV Filter

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 Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Octocrylene

UV Absorber, UV Filter

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 Octocrylene

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.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.

Learn more about Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

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!

Learn more about Water