meco Pearl Cream
meco Meco Pearl Cream lists 16 ingredients on its label, 13 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view High-protection mineral sunscreen cream with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. Mineral oil and beeswax offer occlusion. Pearl powder and Vitamins C/E provide antioxidant support. Preserved with parabens. Best for dry or mature skin. Formulator's note: High oil phase results in a rich texture with strong occlusion and cosmetic coverage.
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Mineral OilSqualane
- BINDING
- Beeswax
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- NOT REPORTED
- Pearl Powder
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopherol
Other ingredients
Petroleum JellyOctyl MethoxycinnamateVitamin CMethyl ParabenParabensBHTPerfumeCi 11920
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Mineral Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/778. Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beeswax | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Petroleum Jelly | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyl Methoxycinnamate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pearl Powder | NOT REPORTED | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitamin C | 抗氧化剂,美白剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Paraben | 防腐剂 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parabens | 防腐剂 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Perfume | 香精, 香氛 | 1 · – | Green |
| Ci 11920 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Mineral Oil
- Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.
- Beeswax
- Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen
- Petroleum Jelly
- Not decoded yet
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Octyl Methoxycinnamate
- Not decoded yet
- Pearl Powder
- Ground pearl powder used for pigmentation or opacification; ensure fineness and purity.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Vitamin C
- L-ascorbic acid for antioxidant and brightening; pH <3.5 required; oxidation-prone, airless packaging needed
- Methyl Paraben
- Effective water-soluble preservative; generally safe at low concentrations, may cause sensitivity in susceptible individuals.
- Parabens
- Paraben preservative mixture; low-effective dosage, may cause sensitivity, often used in combination.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Perfume
- Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.
- Ci 11920
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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