Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - NC15 Versus Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder - Light
Updated on April 23, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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 11 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder 28 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation 11 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Talc, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Yeast Extract, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 75470, CI 77289, CI 77288, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcPhenoxyethanol 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 77891Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.
This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation 11 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder 28 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation 11 ingredients
Good coverage, hides the rosacea, looks natural. I use Murad oil and pore control mattifier lotion first, wait 5-10 minutes, and then apply this so that it doesn't sink into pores. It's so easy and fast to use, this has become my go-to foundation for day-to-day application
