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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over versus Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on January 02, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer Brand

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Price

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Buy Fix+ Stay Over

Starts at $16.00
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Buy Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow

Starts at $42.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 1.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 3.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 4.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

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".

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 5.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia 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.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. 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. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

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.

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Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 7.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 28.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Ppg-26-Buteth-26.

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 12.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-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 Oil

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 16.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 19.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 36.

9
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 21.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 43.

10
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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 EDTA

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 22.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 42.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Mac Cosmetics Fix+ Stay Over contains this as ingredient number 24.

Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Original Champagne Glow contains this as ingredient number 44.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

42% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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