Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen NC12

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen - NC12 Versus Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation - Macchiato 400G

Concealer

Foundation

American Brand United States

Updated on September 10, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen 43 ingredients

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation 37 ingredients

About this product

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen 43 ingredients

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation 37 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen

Water

Dimethicone

Methyl Trimethicone

Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer

Emollient

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Tocopheryl Acetate

Sodium Hyaluronate

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Lecithin

Caffeine

Triethyl Citrate

Methicone

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Laureth-7

Alumina

Silica

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Absorbent

0 / 0

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Polysilicone-11

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Dimethicone Silylate

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Caprylyl Glycol

Hexylene Glycol

Dipropylene Glycol

Zinc Stearate

Disodium EDTA

BHT

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Citrate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Mica

CI 77891

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

Water

Cyclopentasiloxane

Isododecane

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifying

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Emollient

Acetylated Glycol Stearate

Emollient

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Prunus Cerasus Fruit Water

Emollient

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Silica

Abrasive

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Magnesium Stearate

Zeolite

Mica

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Emollient

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Sodium Phytate

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Trimethylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl Pullulan

Citric Acid

Buffering

Phenylpropanol

Masking

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Emollient

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Skin Protecting

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial

Pyridoxine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Iron Oxides

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene 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.

Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

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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Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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Sodium Chloride

Masking

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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 Dehydroacetate

Preservative

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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