Is there a difference in long lasting foundation over regular foundation?

                                            LAYING THE FOUNDATION by SAUDIAH B.

I have always subconsciously bought the mac pro long wear foundation because who doesn't want to look flawless forever. The key to a good long lasting foundation is if it remains matte (without a shine) in any circumstance wheater is it being in a hot environment or just wearing your foundation from a.m to p.m. Before trying this experiment, I have owned both the long-wear and regular mac studio fixed fluid foundation but I would never go over a certain hours with the regular foundation because I thought that it wound up becoming shiny and sticky, due to it simply not having long-wear in the name. So throughout the project, I made sure that I kept each foundation on for the same amount of hours to see if longwear really makes a difference over regular foundation. 

The Chemistry Behind Foundation

Mac's foundation has three main substances in its foundation: Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, and  Octinoxate. 

Dimethicone:

Which is used in creams to protect mild skin irritations, dry patches or healing wounds, and is effective at locking in moisture thanks to its larger molecules. The chemical formula being (C₂H₆OSi)_n. Dimethicone belongs to a group of polymeric organosilicon compounds that are commonly referred to as silicones. PDMS is the most widely used silicon-based organic polymer, and is particularly known for its unusual properties. This allows the foundation to be like plastic wrap, sort of like a barrier on top of your skin. 

Titanium Dioxide:

Which is used in fine particles of titanium dioxide are safe and effective at deflecting and absorbing UV light and protecting the skin. Titanium dioxide is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO ₂. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6, or CI 77891. Generally, it is used to protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation and is considered no risk of skin sensitivity. Because it's gentle, titanium dioxide is a great sunscreen active for sensitive, redness-prone skin.

Octinoxate:

Which is used in foundation, it's often included in skin care products to make your complexion look better, some people say that octinoxate causes acne. Some research has found that octinoxate can cause adverse skin reactions, like acne and contact dermatitis in humans. The chemical formula being  (C₁₈H₂₆O₃₎ is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethyl hexanol. It is a liquid that is insoluble in water. Which helps make the foundation liquid and also with the consistency. 

Procedure:

1. Apply foundation on the back of the hand to warm the product up which will assist with the application process.

2. Use a damp beauty blender sponge (preferably warm) to apply foundation all over face.

3. Finish the rest of the face (makeup)

4. Wear for 13 hours

5.Record how the foundation differs throughout the day 

6. Take a picture

7.Repeat 

Studio Fix Foundation:

Pro Longwear Foundation:

LAYING THE FOUNDATION by SAUDIAH B.

I have always subconsciously bought the mac pro long wear foundation because who doesn't want to look flawless forever. The key to a good long lasting foundation is if it remains matte (without a shine) in any circumstance wheater is it being in a hot environment or just wearing your foundation from a.m to p.m. Before trying this experiment, I have owned both the long-wear and regular mac studio fixed fluid foundation but I would never go over a certain hours with the regular foundation because I thought that it wound up becoming shiny and sticky, due to it simply not having long-wear in the name. So throughout the project, I made sure that I kept each foundation on for the same amount of hours to see if longwear really makes a difference over regular foundation. 

The Chemistry Behind Foundation

Mac's foundation has three main substances in its foundation: Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, and  Octinoxate. 

Dimethicone:

Which is used in creams to protect mild skin irritations, dry patches or healing wounds, and is effective at locking in moisture thanks to its larger molecules. The chemical formula being (C₂H₆OSi)_n. Dimethicone belongs to a group of polymeric organosilicon compounds that are commonly referred to as silicones. PDMS is the most widely used silicon-based organic polymer, and is particularly known for its unusual properties. This allows the foundation to be like plastic wrap, sort of like a barrier on top of your skin. 

Titanium Dioxide:

Which is used in fine particles of titanium dioxide are safe and effective at deflecting and absorbing UV light and protecting the skin. Titanium dioxide is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO ₂. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6, or CI 77891. Generally, it is used to protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation and is considered no risk of skin sensitivity. Because it's gentle, titanium dioxide is a great sunscreen active for sensitive, redness-prone skin.

Octinoxate:

Which is used in foundation, it's often included in skin care products to make your complexion look better, some people say that octinoxate causes acne. Some research has found that octinoxate can cause adverse skin reactions, like acne and contact dermatitis in humans. The chemical formula being  (C₁₈H₂₆O₃₎ is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethyl hexanol. It is a liquid that is insoluble in water. Which helps make the foundation liquid and also with the consistency. 

Procedure:

1. Apply foundation on the back of the hand to warm the product up which will assist with the application process.

2. Use a damp beauty blender sponge (preferably warm) to apply foundation all over face.

3. Finish the rest of the face (makeup)

4. Wear for 13 hours

5.Record how the foundation differs throughout the day 

6. Take a picture

7.Repeat 

Studio Fix Foundation:

Pro Longwear Foundation:

       Mac Pro Longwear                                                                           Mac Studio Fix Fluid 

     ________________________                                                      __________________________

13 hours for every application, pictured above 
Both have the same color NC45

Observations/ Remarks 

Mac Pro longwear has a slightly                                       Mac Studio Fixed Fluid has a slightly watery

thick consistency, during the application                            consistency, resulting it to be a little it more

I found that it stuck to my face as I was applying          runny and easier to move around during the 13

it and as I finished my makeup                                               hours after the initial application. 

it was already a matte and natural skin looking.               The foundation lasted the whole 13 hours but 

As the hours progressed it stayed in place with little    it had become very shiny and dewy by the hour

to no movement when touched.  In the pictures above     9. I found myself having to bloat on a napkin

I literally had my makeup on for over 13 hours               to stop it from looking as shiny. The founda-

to see if it would make a difference and it did not                tion did not slip but if I would have wiped

All and All when they say pro longwear they mean            my face with a dry wash cloth if would have longwear.The foundation did not move and maintained                      easily came off. 

the same durable consistency for all 16 hours. 

Proposed Improvements:

I do not have any proposed improvements as I tested the durability between longwear and regular foundation. The only thing that I would like to add is that long-lasting foundation is a huge difference between normal foundation.