Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Piz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 versus Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on March 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Piz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 22 ingredients
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Piz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 22 ingredients
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Piz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 22 ingredients
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
Octocrylene • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Hexylene Glycol • Isopropyl Isostearate • Triacontanyl Pvp • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Tribehenin • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Acrylates Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum
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
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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 OctocrylenePiz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoatePiz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethanePiz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 TriazinePiz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 StearatePiz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 PhosphatePiz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 EDTAPiz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePiz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 AcetatePiz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Piz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 15.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPiz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Piz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 22 ingredients
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
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Piz Buin Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50 22 ingredients
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula 21 ingredients
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