Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 versus Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on December 12, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens 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 Concealer (Old Formulation) 21 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base 35 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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 🎉
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 🎉
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 Concealer (Old Formulation) 21 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) 21 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base 35 ingredients
Octyldodecanol • Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate • Polyethylene • Cera Alba • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Persea Gratissima Oil • Lecithin • Cera Microcristallina • Silica • Mica • Jojoba Esters • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77007 • CI 19140
Octyldodecanol • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Synthetic Beeswax • Silica • Trioctyldodecyl Citrate • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • 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 • 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 Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolGlossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 4.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersGlossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 GlycolGlossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 21.
This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 37.
Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base Shell contains this as ingredient number 38.
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Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) 21 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Cream Color Base 35 ingredients
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