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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender versus One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray .

Last updated on April 26, 2024. Published on April 22, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

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 parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States
Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States

Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

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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

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Explained

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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 Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender contains this as ingredient number 1.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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 Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender contains this as ingredient number 2.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.

Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.

Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.

Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.

Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.

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Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender contains this as ingredient number 4.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 17.

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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 Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender contains this as ingredient number 6.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender contains this as ingredient number 7.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender contains this as ingredient number 9.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender contains this as ingredient number 13.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender contains this as ingredient number 14.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Limonene

Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender contains this as ingredient number 16.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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 Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray Lavender contains this as ingredient number 18.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 16.

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Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Makeup Setting Spray 18 ingredients

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One/Size by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray 21 ingredients

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1 month ago · Combination Skin
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It actually works, my skin looks natural and even for workout stays

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