Lancôme Fix It Forget It Setting Spray Versus Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Lancôme Fix It Forget It Setting Spray 17 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Lancôme Fix It Forget It Setting Spray 17 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte 22 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Alcohol Denat., Pvp, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Phosphate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPropanediol
Solvent
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Honey, Calcium Chloride, Propanediol, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Coconut Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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