Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over Versus Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer - Original Champagne Glow
Updated on May 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over 24 ingredients
Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer 53 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over 24 ingredients
Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polydextrose
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Isononyl Isononanoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Panthenol, Arginine, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polydextrose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Parfum, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Squalane
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingAster Tripolium Extract
Skin ProtectingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Pvp, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mica, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Alumina, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Aster Tripolium Extract, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 16035, 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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
We don't have a description for PPG-26-Buteth-26 yet.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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