Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 versus Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base .
Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on January 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Concealer
A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.
Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
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Ingredient Info
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer 18 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base 54 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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
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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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 😥
At a glance
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Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer 18 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base 54 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer 18 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base 54 ingredients
Octyldodecanol • Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate • Polyethylene • Beeswax • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Persea Gratissima Oil • Lecithin • Microcrystalline Wax • Silica • Mica • Jojoba Esters • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • CI 77499 • 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
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.
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 LecithinGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 SilicaGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 50.
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 AcetateGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base contains this as ingredient number 8.
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Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer 18 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Base 54 ingredients
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