Essence Fix & Last Instant Matte Make-up Fixing Spray Versus Essence Hello, Good Stuff! 48h Hydro Fixing Spray
Updated on May 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Essence Fix & Last Instant Matte Make-up Fixing Spray 8 ingredients
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! 48h Hydro Fixing Spray 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Essence Fix & Last Instant Matte Make-up Fixing Spray 8 ingredients
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! 48h Hydro Fixing Spray 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Oleate
CleansingOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Water, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Oleate, Oleanolic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Coumarin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract yet.
Oleanolic acid is a type of triterpene.
Triterpenes are chemical compounds found in various plants such as pomegranates, apples, basil, and rosemary. They have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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