Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer versus Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite .
Published on October 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer 44 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream 46 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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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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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 Strobe Cream 46 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer 44 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream 46 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Isononyl Isononanoate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Glycerin • Octyldodecanol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Niacinamide • Sorbitol • Trehalose • Parfum • Dimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Sodium Polyaspartate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Hdi/Ppg/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer • Octyldodecyl Xyloside • Quaternium-90 Bentonite • Polysorbate 60 • Sodium Chloride • Silica • Propylene Carbonate • Isopropyl Isostearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Linalool • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Dehydroacetate
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Ricinoleate • Glyceryl Distearate • Trisiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cholesterol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Steareth-10 • Cetyl Esters • Cetyl Alcohol • Silica • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Morus Bombycis Root Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panthenol • Ceramide Ng • Xanthan Gum • Sucrose • Glycerin • Cyanocobalamin • Tin Oxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Hexylene Glycol • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Sulfite • Sodium Metabisulfite • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Linoleic Acid • Isohexadecane • Citric Acid • Parfum • EDTA • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 14700
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 3.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilMac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateMac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Learn more about ParfumMac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 40.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 2.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaMac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 13.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 29.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolMac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 41.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 42.
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 Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 42.
Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 43.
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Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream 46 ingredients
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