Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Mecca Cosmetica - To Save Face SPF30 Facial Sunscreen" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 1.50% (declared), avobenzone 1.00% (declared), octocrylene 5.00% (declared) and ensulizole 2.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 18.00NZ$ in New Zealand.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

As you wear it, the non-sticky sunscreen will also prevent sun-related premature ageing.

Source: Mecca NZ

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The lightweight formula has a hydrating matte finish so you can wear it alone as a daily moisturiser or layer it under makeup without the fear of a white cast.

Source: Mecca NZ

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: isopropyl myristate, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: avena sativa kernel extract

avena sativa kernel extract 23% - 34%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

isopropyl myristate 0.9% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

punica granatum extract 0.15% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

punica granatum extract 0.15% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

tocopheryl acetate 1.9% - 2.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

avena sativa kernel extract 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Key Actives

avena sativa kernel extract 23% - 34%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

punica granatum extract 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 1.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

parfum 1.3% - 1.9%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 3% - 4.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

isopropyl myristate 0.9% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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octocrylene 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 2%

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Works for: Sun protection

benzophenone-3 1.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Benzophenone-3, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Avena sativa kernel extract, Carbomer, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl phosphate, Edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Methyl dihydroxybenzoate, Parfum, Glyceryl stearate, Isobutyl benzoate, Isopropyl myristate, Methyl dihydroxybenzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Propylene glycol, Punica granatum extract, Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitol

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Key ingredients	avena sativa kernel extract benzophenone-3 +6 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone homosalate	Common: avena sativa kernel extract butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: cyclomethicone glycerin +2 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Other: ascorbyl glucoside caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract Other: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract avena sativa kernel extract Other: beeswax cera alba +5 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract benzophenone-3 Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate titanium dioxide	Common: avena sativa kernel extract butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: homosalate	Common: avena sativa kernel extract Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +5 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +9 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: cera alba cetyl dimethicone +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +1 more	hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract Has skin benefit? cera alba Has skin benefit?	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? dichlorobenzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +1 more	4-methylbenzylidene camphor Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +2 more	citrus grandis seed extract Has skin benefit? magnesium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +5 more	sorbitan tristearate Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	octocrylene Has skin benefit? phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? +22 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +42 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +12 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +4 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +5 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +21 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? arachidyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +29 more

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Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF30 Facial Sunscreen

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Sun protection

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Moisturizing

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Evens skin tone

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