Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 versus Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 .
Last updated on April 23, 2024. Published on May 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe foundations. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
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Ingredient Info
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 43 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation 58 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 43 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation 58 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 43 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation 58 ingredients
Water • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • C13-15 Alkane • Isododecane • Propanediol • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Pentylene Glycol • Heptyl Undecylenate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Sodium Chloride • C18-21 Alkane • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Undecane • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Tridecane • Persea Gratissima Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Propylene Carbonate • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone • Parfum • Sodium Phytate • Citric Acid • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Sodium Hydroxide • Algin • Galactoarabinan • Levulinic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Levulinate • Tocopherol • Maltodextrin • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499
Water • Phenyl Trimethicone • Tricaprylin • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • C9-12 Alkane • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Octyldodecanol • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sorbitol • Trehalose • Lecithin • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Octyldodecyl Xyloside • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Triethyl Citrate • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Pvp • Silica • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Betaine • Dimethicone • Hdi/Ppg/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Tin Oxide • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Aluminum Dimyristate • Citric Acid • Silica Dimethicone Silylate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Hydroxyacetophenone • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMake Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMake Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateMake Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteMake Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 40.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilMake Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateMake Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 23.
This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 52.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidMake Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 45.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateMake Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 34.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateMake Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 53.
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 77891Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 40.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 55.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 41.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 57.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 42.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 56.
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.
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1Y00 contains this as ingredient number 43.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation NC12 contains this as ingredient number 58.
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Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 43 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation 58 ingredients
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Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 43 ingredients
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