Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist
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Setting Spray & Powder
Setting Spray & Powder
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on October 02, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 35 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 35 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over 24 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Antioxidants Shields skin from free radical damage.
3 Ingredients
Vitamin E Protects skin and soothes irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
6 Ingredients
Reduces Irritation Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
5 Ingredients
Redness Reducing Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
4 Ingredients
Scar Healing Improves the look of marks and scars.
3 Ingredients
Anti-Aging Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
2 Ingredients
Reduces Large Pores Minimizes the look of enlarged pores.
Brightening Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

Concerns

Rosacea Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Eczema May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist

Water

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Trehalose

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Disodium EDTA

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Masking
0-2 / 0 Fragrance IconOil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract

Refreshing

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Cymbopogon Martini Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Michelia Alba Flower Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Perfuming
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Jasminum Officinale Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Sodium Citrate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Limonene, Linalool

Fix+ Stay Over

Water

Skin Conditioning

C9-12 Alkane

Solvent

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Pvp

Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Chamomilla Recutita Extract

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Isononyl Isononanoate

Emollient

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient
Silicon Icon

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polydextrose

Humectant

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Disodium EDTA

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Water, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Isononyl Isononanoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Panthenol, Arginine, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polydextrose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Parfum, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol

Ingredient Ratings

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Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist
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Fix+ Stay Over
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When to use

Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 35 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over 24 ingredients

12 Routines
75% use in am
25% use in pm
92% use every day
4 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
50% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 35 ingredients

3.33
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Dewy 50% Oily 50%

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over 24 ingredients

3.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
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