Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer versus Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base .
Published on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
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Ingredient Info
Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer 35 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base 54 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer 35 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base 54 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer 35 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base 54 ingredients
Water • Glyceryl Stearate • Butylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Propylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Panthenol • Polyacrylamide • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Phenoxyethanol • Glycerin • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Silica • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf • Laureth-7 • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract • Lecithin • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Sorbitol • Tocopherol • Blue 1 Lake • CI 19140
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Propanediol • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Squalane • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hordeum Distichon Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Castanea Sativa Seed Extract • Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caffeine • Cholesterol • Sodium PCA • Betaine • Trehalose • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Butyl Avocadate • Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Ergothioneine • Cetearyl Glucoside • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Silica • Polyquaternium-51 • Acacia Senegal Gum • Potassium Hydroxide • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hdi/Ppg/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer • Urea • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Butylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • Salicylic Acid • Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77891 • CI 14700 • CI 15985
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBlack Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateBlack Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 45.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 44.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholBlack Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 7.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneBlack Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 4.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 50.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBlack Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 2.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaBlack Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 36.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBlack Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 22.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABlack Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 48.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinBlack Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer 35 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base 54 ingredients
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Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer 35 ingredients
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