Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream versus Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye primers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Eye Primer
Eye primers help make eye makeup last longer.
Eye Primer
Eye primers help make eye makeup last longer.
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer 23 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base 29 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
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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
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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e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer 23 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer 23 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base 29 ingredients
Isododecane • Dimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Polyethylene • Ceresin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Talc • Mica • Silica Silylate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Squalane • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Lecithin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Isopropyl Myristate • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Isostearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Propylene Carbonate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891
Dimethicone • Isododecane • Talc • Dimethicone Silylate • Trihydroxystearin • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Kaolin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Polyethylene • Trioctyldodecyl Citrate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Lecithin • Bisabolol • Triethylhexanoin • Silica • Alumina • Propylene Carbonate • Ethylene Oxide • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Caprylyl Glycol • Stearic Acid • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Peg-40 Stearate • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 77499 • CI 77163
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about Isododecanee.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base contains this as ingredient number 1.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base contains this as ingredient number 9.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about Talce.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base contains this as ingredient number 3.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about Micae.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 Polyisobutenee.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base contains this as ingredient number 8.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectoritee.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Lecithine.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base contains this as ingredient number 12.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene Carbonatee.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ci 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 77891e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base contains this as ingredient number 27.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer 23 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base 29 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer 23 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base 29 ingredients
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