Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control - NC13 Versus bareMinerals Barepro 24H Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation - Fair 15 Cool
Updated on May 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control 42 ingredients
bareMinerals Barepro 24H Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation 35 ingredients
About this product
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control 42 ingredients
bareMinerals Barepro 24H Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Algae Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAlumina
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Chloroxylenol
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Polyethylene, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Algae Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Laureth-7, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Propylene Carbonate, Alumina, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Chloroxylenol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 6.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientCaprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
EmulsifyingMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningBis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPunica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cellulose
AbsorbentPolyphenylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
Lauryl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C20-24 Olefin
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 6.2%, Water, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Methyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate, Boron Nitride, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Cellulose, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alcohol, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alumina, Lauryl Dimethicone, C20-24 Olefin, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 WaterMethyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateButylene 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.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneTocopheryl 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 AcetateDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteSilica 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 SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAlumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control 42 ingredients
bareMinerals Barepro 24H Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation 35 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control 42 ingredients
bareMinerals Barepro 24H Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation 35 ingredients
My go to foundation. I have sensitive acne-prone and have tried many others. This one always does the trick. Medium coverage. It has exfoliating ingredient so my skin also feels better and smoother. But don't use too much - it will backfire!
