Colourpop Lite Stix - Sunlight Versus Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base - Shell
Updated on August 21, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Colourpop Lite Stix 34 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Colourpop Lite Stix 34 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Paraffin
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingIron Oxides
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Paraffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceresin, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Alumina, Lauryl Laurate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Hydrated Silica, Synthetic Beeswax, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Microcrystalline Wax, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Water, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides, CI 77015, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Pvp, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77000, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 77400, CI 75470, CI 77289, CI 77288, CI 77510, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200, CI 77007, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeSilica 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 SilicaSynthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic BeeswaxIngredient Ratings
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