Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation With SPF 15 - NW60 Versus bareMinerals Pureness Gel Cleanser
Updated on June 01, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation With SPF 15 36 ingredients
bareMinerals Pureness Gel Cleanser 15 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation With SPF 15 36 ingredients
bareMinerals Pureness Gel Cleanser 15 ingredients
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 2.5%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer
EmollientPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Chloroxylenol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Chromium Oxide Greens
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, Iron Oxides, Chromium Oxide Greens
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOpuntia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Opuntia Vulgaris Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 GumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation With SPF 15 36 ingredients
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