NourishMax Lip Plumper Peptide Complex Balm Versus Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens
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Ingredient Info
NourishMax Lip Plumper Peptide Complex Balm 11 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 13 ingredients
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NourishMax Lip Plumper Peptide Complex Balm 11 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 13 ingredients
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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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TribeheninSorbitan 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 IsostearatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
This ingredient is a signal peptide, meaning it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Ingredient Ratings
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NourishMax Lip Plumper Peptide Complex Balm 11 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 13 ingredients
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NourishMax Lip Plumper Peptide Complex Balm 11 ingredients
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.
