Mecca CosmeticaTo Save Face Superscreen SPF 50+Ingredients

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face Superscreen SPF 50+ is a product from Sunscreens category with 24 ingredients. Notable: Octocrylene, Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Ensulizole, Glycerin, Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Salicylate. The product is made by Mecca Cosmetica.

To Save Face Superscreen SPF 50+ provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Anti-aging, Lightening and 5 more.

Organic score: 21% natural vs 75% chemical.

INCI

Octocrylene

Oxybenzone

Avobenzone

Ensulizole

Water

Solvent

Cyclopentasiloxane

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion stabilizer, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [1]: Ubiquinone

UV Protection 5: Octocrylene (7%), Oxybenzone (3%), Avobenzone (2.5%), Ensulizole (2%), Benzyl Salicylate

Antiseptic 3: Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene

Moisturizing 2: Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate

Softening 2: Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate

Concerns

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Risk of allergy

Linalool, Lilial, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene

Contains chemical fragrances

Fragrance

Silicones

2 components

Cyclopentasiloxane^#6

Dimethicone^#8

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#10Sodium Hyaluronate^#21

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Linalool^#19Limonene^#24

Detailed view

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face Superscreen SPF 50+

#1Octocrylene

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

#2Oxybenzone

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 8 ]

#3Avobenzone

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

#4Ensulizole

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

#5Water

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.