Mecca Max

Mecca Max SCREEN SAVER SPF30 Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen

Name: Mecca Max - SCREEN SAVER SPF30 Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen
Brand: Mecca Max

SPF 30Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow·4 UV filters

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Works for

Sun protection

SPF 30 · 4 UV filters

Broad spectrum

SPF 30Broad spectrumChemical filtersNo white cast

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.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Octocrylene

4-methylbenzylidene Camphor

Uvinul T

Avobenzone

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

OctocryleneUVB Photo-stable 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" sunscreen3%

4-methylbenzylidene CamphorUVBA UVB filter. Banned in the EU since 1 May 2025: it may no longer be used in cosmetics sold there.2%

Uvinul TEthylhexyl TriazoneUVB Photo-stable Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet2%

AvobenzoneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUVA1Avobenzone. 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.3%

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Anti-aging

Side benefit · No ingredient credited for this claim

Works well

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.

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · No ingredient credited for this claim

Works well

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).

Moisturizing

Side benefit the brand mentions · Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone + 4 more

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What the product description says

“Infused with aloe vera, goji berry extract, vitamin E and chamomile”

Source: Mecca AU

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~4.7–7.1%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~4.1–6.1%

Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–34%

Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~1.2–1.9%

Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.6–1.35%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

10 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 10 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

4-methylbenzylidene camphorA UV filterHigh2%

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. 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.Medium3%

Ethylhexyl triazoneUvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yetMedium2%

OctocryleneA 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" sunscreenMedium3%

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–34%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~3.2–4.7%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.2–1.9%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~1.2–1.9%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~0.15–0.7%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~4.7–7.1%est.

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Ingredients

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4-methylbenzylidene camphor2%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Sun protection

A UV filter

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

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.

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Ethylhexyl triazone2%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

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Octocrylene3%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Aloe barbadensis extract~23–34%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Aluminium magnesium silicate

Not recognized

Cetearyl alcohol~4.7–7.1%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Dimethicone~4.1–6.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Tocopheryl acetate~3.2–4.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

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.

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Hydrated silica~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

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Hydroxyacetophenone~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Isopropyl palmitate~1.2–1.9%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Lycium chinense extract~0.9–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Matricaria chamomilla

Not recognized

Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~0.6–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.15–0.7%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Water~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Trolamine

Not recognized

Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ingredient list view

4-methylbenzylidene camphor, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Octocrylene, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Hydrated silica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isopropyl palmitate, Lycium chinense extract, Unknown, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Water, Stearic acid, Unknown, Xanthan gum

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	Mecca MaxSCREEN SAVER SPF30 Broad Spectrum Facial SunscreenYOUR PRODUCT	Bondi SandsFace Fluid SPF50+	La Roche-PosayAnthelios Sun Protection SPF50+ Milk	Neutrogena SuncareNeutrogena Beach Defence Sun + Water Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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Price	—	$8.33	$27.84	—
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 6	3 of 6	3 of 6
Key difference	—	Tinosorb S	Glycerin	Homosalate
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Drying alcohol	—	—	Contains drying alcohol	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

1
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
2
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
3
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com

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