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Mecca Max Water cooler serum
Mecca Max

Mecca Max Water cooler serum

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow·100% recommend (1 review)
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Works for

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Saccharomyces ferment + 8 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Green Algae Extract Increases hydration levels while protecting against free radical damage.”
Source: Mecca AU

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: anhydroxylitol, arginine.

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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~4.5–6.8%
Saccharomyces fermentKey activeEffect: HighA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~4.4–6.5%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.3–1.9%
XylitylglucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function~1.1–1.6%
AnhydroxylitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function~0.85–1.25%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.2–0.8%
ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.1–0.3%
Dunaliella salina extractKey activeEffect: MediumA green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%
Peg-75· HumectantEffect: LowHelps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.~2.5–3.8%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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The closest match we found
Plumping Serum — 3% Hyaluronic Acid + 2% B5
Typology Plumping Serum — 3% Hyaluronic Acid + 2% B5
Closest match51% match
$42.80
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Ingredients

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Betula alba juice~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Panthenol~4.5–6.8%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Saccharomyces ferment~4.4–6.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Methylpropanediol~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Peg-75~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Betaine~1.3–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Xylitylglucoside~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Anhydroxylitol~0.85–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Water~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Caprylyl glycol~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Xylitol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~0.2–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-40
Not recognized
Hydrogenated castor oil stearate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Hydrogenated castor oil stearate
Arginine~0.1–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Sodium phytate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Dunaliella salina extract~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Dunaliella salina extract
Ingredient list view

Betula alba juice, Panthenol, Saccharomyces ferment, Methylpropanediol, Peg-75, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Xylitol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Unknown, Hydrogenated castor oil stearate, Arginine, Sodium phytate, Dunaliella salina extract

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Match—51%48%48%
Price—$42.80$32.90$14.00
Shared key ingredients—1 of 75 of 75 of 7
Key difference—Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateBeta-GlucanCeramide Ap
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Product summary

"Mecca Max - Water cooler serum" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 4.50% - 6.80% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
  • Humectants (xylitylglucoside 1.10% - 1.60%, panthenol 4.50% - 6.80%, glycerin 0.20% - 0.80%, arginine 0.10% - 0.30%, anhydroxylitol 0.85% - 1.25% and betaine 1.30% - 1.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product
  • When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
  • When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mecca Max" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 26.00A$ in Australia.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Amended Safety Assessment of Butyl Polyoxyalkylene Ethers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Mecca Max Water cooler serum
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