Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte Versus Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix Matte
Updated on February 13, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte 22 ingredients
Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix Matte 25 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte 22 ingredients
Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix Matte 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
SolventLithium 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
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyester-5
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingKaolin
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Acetate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyester-5, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Silica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Acetate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol
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 WaterSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaButylene 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.
Pentylene 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 GlycolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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