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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Face and Body Foundation W0 versus Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on August 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

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Foundation American Brand United States
Face Primer American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Face Primer

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

Price

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 (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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 Studio Radiance Face and Body Foundation W0 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Studio Radiance Face and Body Foundation W0 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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 Studio Radiance Face and Body Foundation W0 contains this as ingredient number 24.

Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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