Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 versus Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair .
Last updated on April 29, 2024. Published on July 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid 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, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 36 ingredients
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 36 ingredients
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 36 ingredients
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 36 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 2.5% • Titanium Dioxide 1% • Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Dimethicone • Magnesium Sulfate • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Algae Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Lecithin • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer • Laureth-7 • Dipropylene Glycol • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Peg-10 Crosspolymer • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Silica • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Propylene Carbonate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sorbic Acid • Chloroxylenol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77288
Water • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Dimethicone • Isohexadecane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Trehalose • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Propylene Carbonate • Lecithin • Laureth-7 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Dimethicone Silylate • Xanthan Gum • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Silica • Coconut Acid • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891 • CI 77163
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 1.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 6.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 20.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 22.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 24.
Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Learn more about SilicaMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 14.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateMac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 19.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 77891Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 35.
Ci 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 77491Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NC13 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 32.
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incredible shade range, even better than fenty. very few people won’t be able to find their shade here. i wish you didn’t have to...
classic formula
incredible shade range, even better than fenty. very few people won’t be able to find their shade here. i wish you didn’t have to buy a separate pump, though.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 36 ingredients
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