Comparison between SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense vs. MECCA MAX The Break-up Blemish Busting Serum

SkinCeuticals

Blemish + Age Defense

MECCA MAX

The Break-up Blemish Busting Serum

- 12 components -

- 23 components -

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Ingredients in both products 2

Salicylic Acid, Water

Components only in SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense 10

Alcohol Denatured, Methylpropanediol, Glycolic Acid, Diisopropyl Adipate, Octadecenedioic Acid and 5 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 83.3%

Components only in MECCA MAX The Break-up Blemish Busting Serum 21

Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and 16 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 91.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Alcohol Denatured

Cyclopentasiloxane

Water

Butylene Glycol

Methylpropanediol

Glycerin

Glycolic Acid

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Diisopropyl Adipate

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Octadecenedioic Acid

Sodium Chloride

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Triethylhexanoin

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning

Effects unique for Blemish + Age Defense:

Lifting, Antistatic, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for The Break-up Blemish Busting Serum:

Moisturizing, Pore Shrinking, Elasticity improvement, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

3 out of 12

25%

chemical

8 out of 12

67%

natural

5 out of 23

22%

chemical

17 out of 23

74%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Alcohol Denatured^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Glycolic Acid^#5

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Salicylic Acid^#1Glycolic Acid^#5Citric Acid^#9

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#3Glycerin^#4

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#9

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#12Salicylic Acid^#9

Detailed view

SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense vs. MECCA MAX The Break-up Blemish Busting Serum

Position 1

#1Salicylic Acid (1.5%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

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#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.