Wet n Wild Photo Focus Natural Finish Setting Spray Versus Maybelline Lasting Fix Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray
Updated on August 03, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Natural Finish Setting Spray 20 ingredients
Maybelline Lasting Fix Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Wet n Wild Photo Focus Natural Finish Setting Spray 20 ingredients
Maybelline Lasting Fix Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray 10 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientDimethicone PEG/PPG-12/4 Phosphate
CleansingGlycereth-5 Lactate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPoloxamer 124
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Pvp, Propanediol, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Dimethicone PEG/PPG-12/4 Phosphate, Glycereth-5 Lactate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Poloxamer 124, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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