Maxine’s Revenge French Face Concealer Concentrate Versus Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Alcohol-Free Multitasking Setting Spray
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Octyldodecanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sorbic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglycerin-3, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 AcetateWater. 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!
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