Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 versus Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer .
Published on October 28, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer 44 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer 44 ingredients
Water • Isododecane • Isononyl Isononanoate • Silica • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Silica Silylate • Glycerin • Octyldodecanol • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Triethanolamine • Polyamide-8 • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Octyldodecyl Xyloside • Caprylyl Glycol • Kaolin • Disodium EDTA • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Ceramide AP
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
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 SilicaMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 GlycerinMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 42.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Octyldodecyl Xyloside.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 GlycolMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 EDTAMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 41.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 36.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Learn more about LinaloolMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 39.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 LimoneneMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateMaybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer contains this as ingredient number 40.
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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer 44 ingredients
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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer 44 ingredients
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