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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme versus Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum .

Last updated on July 12, 2023. Published on July 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan 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 brightening skin and better texture

Free From

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

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Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia

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

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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
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
PHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)

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)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 1.

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

Learn more about Homosalate

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 6.

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 9.

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
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.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Liked

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

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 14.

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

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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!

Learn more about Water

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

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11% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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