Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion versus Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate .
Last updated on December 18, 2023. Published on January 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion 33 ingredients
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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
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Not Reef Safe
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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 😥
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion 33 ingredients
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion 33 ingredients
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate 35 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycereth-26 • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Algae Extract • Caffeine • Sodium Lactate • Sodium PCA • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Trehalose • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Sucrose • Silica • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Polysorbate 20 • Tromethamine • Carbomer • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Titanium Dioxide
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Propanediol • Sucrose • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water • Algae Extract • Cholesterol • Hydrolyzed Rice Extract • Trehalose • Acetyl Glucosamine • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Sorbitol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Polyaspartate • Caffeine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Carbomer • Dextrin Palmitate • Dehydroxanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Benzophenone-4 • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • CI 61565
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterMac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinMac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateMac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 17.
Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractMac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 10.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineMac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 19.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseMac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseMac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 6.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 EDTAMac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion 33 ingredients
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate 35 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion 33 ingredients
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate 35 ingredients
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