We do not recommend "MAC - Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 39.97$ in the United States and for 43.00CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Provides immediate and long-term moisture for up to 8 hours .

Source: Sephora CA

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: algae extract, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.

dimethicone 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

sodium hyaluronate 0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

algae extract 1.3% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

titanium dioxide 1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Comfortable and extremely long-wearing, it helps minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections, giving skin a smoother and more even look and finish.

Source: Sephora CA

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

cyclopentasiloxane 7.3% - 9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

sorbitan sesquioleate 0.35% - 0.65%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria saccharina extract 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

algae extract 1.3% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cyclopentasiloxane 7.3% - 9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg-10 dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Magnesium sulfate, Laminaria saccharina extract, Algae extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Xanthan gum, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Methoxy amodimethicone/silsesquioxane copolymer, Laureth-7, Dipropylene glycol, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dimethicone/peg-10 crosspolymer, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Disteardimonium hectorite, Silica, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene carbonate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbic acid, Chloroxylenol, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288

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WIMJ similarity score		34%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	32%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 20	SPF 100	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 20	SPF 50
Key ingredients	algae extract cyclopentasiloxane +8 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate hydrated silica +1 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide kappaphycus alvarezii extract +6 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +6 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 linoleic acid +12 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: algae extract cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: artemia extract carnosine +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +4 more Other: glycerin zinc oxide	Common: algae extract algae extract +5 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: glycerin polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +4 more Other: cyclomethicone glycerin +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +4 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +20 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +10 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +4 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? phenyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +82 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more

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