Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation With SPF 15 Versus Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 2.5%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
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
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Chloroxylenol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 2.5%, Titanium Dioxide, 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, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicPanax Notoginseng Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Isododecane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Tocopherol, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Panax Notoginseng Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, CI 77491
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 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 77891Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
