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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Studio Finish Concealer NW30 versus Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on January 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe concealers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Concealer American Brand United States
Concealer American Brand United States

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Price

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Starts at $28.00
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Starts at $20.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Finish Concealer NW30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica 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.

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Finish Concealer NW30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 9.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Finish Concealer NW30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Alternatives

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