Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer - NW24 Versus Mac Cosmetics Macstack Mascara - Superstack Mega Brush
Updated on May 01, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer 33 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Macstack Mascara 43 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer 33 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Macstack Mascara 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Algae Extract
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Water, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tribehenin, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Methicone, Silica, Nylon-12, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Perfuming
Polyisobutene
Kaolin
Abrasive
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantethine
EmollientTrimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPEG-9 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingNylon-6
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-21
CleansingSimethicone
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Chloroxylenol
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
Water, Silica, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Paraffin, Polyisobutene, Kaolin, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Isostearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Pantethine, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, PEG-9 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Nylon-6, Pvp, Laureth-21, Simethicone, Phenethyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Chloroxylenol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Mica, CI 19140, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 75470, CI 77891, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 77007, CI 77266
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 SilicaTocopheryl 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 AcetateCaprylyl 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 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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ci 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.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer 33 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Macstack Mascara 43 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer 33 ingredients
TL;DR: A little goes a long way. Expensive, but works well and doesn’t break me out. Photos shown with and without concealer.
Picked this up on the recommendation of an Ultra employee and been happy with it since. I find it has buildable coverage and is workable with or without primer. I’m right now favoring it without primer and applying it atop my sunscreen or serums depending on the day, and Show more
Mac Cosmetics Macstack Mascara 43 ingredients
Very clumpy
