MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
Evidence-led ingredient analysis, a transparent clean score out of 100 and cleaner, effective alternatives at three price levels.
MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
Maquillaje facial · Budget: £38.00
4.5 (14,200 reviews)· across Boots, LookFantastic, MAC Cosmetics UK, Cult Beauty, Amazon UK
Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified
A long-wear medium-to-full coverage liquid foundation with balanced cosmetic performance, though containing persistent silicones and octinoxate.
Hazard categories
Estimated score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →
Buy Now Sign in to save to My ShelfShareable page: selenssa.com/product/mac-cosmetics-studio-fix-fluid-spf-15
A high-performing matte foundation that benefits from fragrance-free formulation, though octinoxate and cyclic silicones lower its clean profile.
Be cautious if
Highly sensitive skin types or individuals avoiding ethoxylated ingredients and chemical sunscreen filters.
Against your clean standard
No, due to the presence of octinoxate, cyclic silicone D5, and ethoxylated PEG emulsifiers.
Where this score comes from
- Source
- No source record on file yet
- Source page
- —
- Retrieved
- —
- Evidence snapshot
- Not captured
Score history
No score changes have been recorded for this product yet.
Think something here is wrong? Report a correction · How we score
Does MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Contains silicones
Found: cyclopentasiloxane, peg-10 dimethicone. Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Free from fragrance / parfum
Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Contains drying alcohol
Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Contains chemical uv filters of concern
Found: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 non-comedogenic?
This formulation contains 1 ingredient commonly associated with clogged pores — algae extract. That does not make it unsuitable for everyone: comedogenicity depends on concentration, the rest of the formula and your own skin. If you are acne-prone, patch test or choose one of the alternatives below.
Is MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 safe for sensitive skin?
Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.
- No fragrance or parfum in the list
- Contains a drying alcohol
Ingredients worth knowing about: Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Chloroxylenol.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 full ingredients list
12 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Algae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Chloroxylenol, Phenoxyethanol.
The actives doing the work: Sodium Hyaluronate (Draws moisture into the skin for a smooth, natural finish); Tocopherol & Tocopheryl Acetate (Provide dual vitamin E antioxidant protection against urban pollutants); Laminaria Saccharina Extract (Helps control excessive sebum production for balanced coverage).
Keep exploring
Get The Selenssa 3
Three products worth knowing about, one beauty concern decoded, plus the best offers we’ve found.
No spam. Just genuinely useful beauty.
You can unsubscribe at any time. See our Privacy Policy.