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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium versus Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium .

Last updated on March 19, 2024. Published on April 22, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both contours. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Contour American Brand United States
Contour American Brand United States

Contour

Contour helps accentuate features by creating the illusion of shadows.

Contour

Contour helps accentuate features by creating the illusion of shadows.

Price

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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
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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Talc • Nylon-12 • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Zinc Stearate • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Squalane • Tin Oxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Magnesium Myristate • Hexylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77499 • CI 75470 • CI 15850 • CI 77007 • CI 19140

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Zinc Stearate • Tocopherol • Lauroyl Lysine • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Water • Caprylyl Glycol • Isopentyldiol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77492 • CI 77891 • CI 77163 • CI 42090 • CI 75470 • CI 77510 • CI 77742 • CI 15850 • CI 45380 • CI 45410 • CI 73360 • CI 17200 • CI 15880 • CI 12085 • CI 19140 • CI 15985 • CI 77007 • Talc • Polyethylene • Phenyl Trimethicone • Nylon-12 • Ptfe • Mica • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • CI 77289 • CI 77288 • Boron Nitride • Dimethicone • Paraffinum Liquidum • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Panthenol • Tin Oxide • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

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.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Talc

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid

According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.

This ingredient may not be reef-safe.

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 31.

3
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.

It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.

This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.

Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Ascorbyl Palmitate

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 6.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 11.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 43.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
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 Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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 77891

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 16.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 17.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 35.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.

Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

Learn more about CI 15850

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

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.

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 20.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 27.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 21.

Smashbox Cali Contour & Highlighter Face Palette Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 25.

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62% are disliked or very disliked
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43% are disliked or very disliked
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