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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer versus Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum Capsules .

Published on September 13, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . 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 brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Face Primer Australian Brand Australia
Serum American Brand United States

Face Primer

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

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer

Starts at $16.09
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Buy Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum Capsules

Starts at $22.42

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
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Acetate

Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.

Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

29% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer 31 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
Oliviarc's avatar

Oliviarc

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Whitecast and didnt work
Left a whitecast on my skin and didn't even work well as a primer under makeup.

Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum Capsules 9 ingredients

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