Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - NC35 Versus Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - Shade 02
Updated on May 05, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation 44 ingredients
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation 44 ingredients
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Illite
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingPorphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientBisabolol
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate, Boron Nitride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Silica, Dimethicone, Illite, Zinc Stearate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Tristearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 77289, CI 77288, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 77007, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 19140, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sucrose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Linoleic Acid, Oryzanol, Squalane, Caffeine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Sodium PCA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Trehalose, Urea, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxides, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSilica 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 SilicaIngredient Ratings
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