Mac Cosmetics Lip Conditioner Versus Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer
Updated on September 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Lip Conditioner 20 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 13 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mac Cosmetics Lip Conditioner 20 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Vanillin
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cholesterol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Squalane, Silica, Vanillin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Parfum, Iron Oxides, CI 47005
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolVanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.
This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.
Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.
Learn more about VanillinIngredient Ratings
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Mac Cosmetics Lip Conditioner 20 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 13 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Lip Conditioner 20 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 13 ingredients
Best lip primer I’ve tried! I didn’t know I needed a lip primer until I tried this one. The finish is matte but it prevents the lips from turning dry.
