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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NW60 versus bareMinerals Pureness Gel Cleanser .

Published on October 25, 2023

Overview

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 or parabens

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Foundation American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Buy Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15

Starts at $39.00
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Starts at $23.00

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
spf rating
15
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

Chemical UV Filter
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NW60 contains this as ingredient number 2.

bareMinerals Pureness Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 NW60 contains this as ingredient number 16.

bareMinerals Pureness Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 NW60 contains this as ingredient number 32.

bareMinerals Pureness Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15 35 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings

bareMinerals Pureness Gel Cleanser 15 ingredients

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