Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer Versus Colourpop Lippie Stix Primer
Updated on August 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 2 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, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 13 ingredients
Colourpop Lippie Stix Primer 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 13 ingredients
Colourpop Lippie Stix Primer 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Zeolite
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingAroma
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Isododecane, Polyethylene, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Microcrystalline Wax, Zeolite, Silica, Ethyl Vanillin, Aroma, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Allantoin, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, C12-16 Alcohols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Betaine, Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Tocopherol (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.
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Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 13 ingredients
Colourpop Lippie Stix Primer 24 ingredients
Reviews
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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.
