M.A.C Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Spray - Goldlite
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“The MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ is a refreshing facial mist that can be used to instantly boost hydration or as the perfect finishing touch over makeup.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCucumis sativus fruit extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractChamomilla recutita extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractTocopheryl acetate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCaffeine~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePanthenol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolArginine~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.05%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPpg-26-buteth-26~0.3–0.7%
Parfum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Caffeine, Panthenol, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Parfum, Disodium edta, Dehydroacetic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| M.A.C CosmeticsPrep + Prime Fix+ Spray - GoldliteYOUR PRODUCT | Summer FridaysJet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist | Tom FordHyaluronic Energizing Mist | Puca Pure&CareHyaluronic Acid Face Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | — | $20.34 | $50.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Sodium Hyaluronate | Glyceryl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MAC - Prep + Prime Fix+ Spray - Goldlite" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.95% - 1.45%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.95% - 1.45%, glycerin 3.90% - 5.80% and arginine 0.55% - 1.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 26.21$ up to 39.99$ in the United States, for 32.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 21.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 230.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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