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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Lasting Fix Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray versus Clinique Moisture Surge™ Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief .

Published on December 09, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $9.00

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

Exfoliators

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Maybelline Lasting Fix Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Maybelline Lasting Fix Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 7.

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief contains this as ingredient number 17.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Maybelline Lasting Fix Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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Maybelline Lasting Fix Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 9.

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief contains this as ingredient number 16.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

10% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
80% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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