Covergirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder 525 Buff Beige

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Covergirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder - 525 Buff Beige Versus Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - NC35

Setting Spray & Powder

Foundation

American Brand United States

Updated on May 05, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Covergirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder 17 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation 44 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Covergirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder 17 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation 44 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Clean Matte Pressed Powder

Talc

Abrasive

1 / 0 Exfoliant Icon

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Emollient

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Zinc Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0

Polyethylene

Abrasive

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour

Mica

Calcium Silicate

Dimethicone

Quaternium-15

Dextrin

Lauroyl Lysine

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Preservative

Propylparaben

Preservative

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Methylparaben

Preservative

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BHT

Antioxidant

Iron Oxides

Ultramarines

0 / 0

Talc, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Polyethylene, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Mica, Calcium Silicate, Dimethicone, Quaternium-15, Dextrin, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, BHT, Iron Oxides, Ultramarines

Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate

Abrasive

Boron Nitride

Absorbent

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Emollient

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Silica

Dimethicone

Illite

Zinc Stearate

Dicalcium Phosphate

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Emollient

2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Silybum Marianum Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract

Humectant

Alaria Esculenta Extract

Skin Protecting

Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylyl Glycol

Bisabolol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Kaolin

Mica

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Sorbitan Tristearate

Emulsifying

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Antioxidant

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

CI 77891

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

CI 77163

CI 77289

CI 77288

CI 77510

CI 77742

CI 15850

CI 77007

CI 42090

CI 45410

CI 73360

3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 15985

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Emollient

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.

It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.

Zinc Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant

Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.

This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.

Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.

Learn more about Zinc Stearate

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

Learn more about Mica

Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Learn more about Dimethicone