Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Magic Radiance All Day Hydrating Spray Versus Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray - Rose
Updated on October 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Magic Radiance All Day Hydrating Spray 40 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray 18 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Magic Radiance All Day Hydrating Spray 40 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningRosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Porphyra Yezoensis Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantSilk Powder
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Trehalose
HumectantTourmaline
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Caffeine, Aspergillus Ferment, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Porphyra Yezoensis Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Algae Extract, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Polyaspartate, Silk Powder, Phospholipids, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Trehalose, Tourmaline, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Potassium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Parfum, Limonene, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Panthenol, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Citronellol, Geraniol, 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.
Water. 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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
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Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Magic Radiance All Day Hydrating Spray 40 ingredients
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