PRODUCT REVIEW
MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The formula controls shine, provides long-term hydration, and improves radiance while smoothing and softening the look of skin.
urea
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
betaine
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Anti-oxidation
castanea sativa seed extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals
tocopheryl acetate
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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.
salix alba bark extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Its blend of Chestnut extract, White Willow Bark extract and Salicylic Acid help resurface the skin, promoting more even skin texture with continued use.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
salicylic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 8
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
salix alba bark extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
laminaria saccharina extract
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
salicylic acid
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
salix alba bark extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
laminaria saccharina extract
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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All ingredients
glycerin
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Propanediol, Tridecyl trimellitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Squalane, Laminaria saccharina extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hordeum distichon extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Castanea sativa seed extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Salix alba bark extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Sodium pca, Betaine, Trehalose, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Methyl gluceth-20, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Butyl avocadate, Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, Ergothioneine, Cetearyl glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Silica, Polyquaternium-51, Acacia senegal gum, Potassium hydroxide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hdi/ppg/polycaprolactone crosspolymer, Urea, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Salicylic acid, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 14700, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Propanediol, Tridecyl trimellitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Squalane, Laminaria saccharina extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hordeum distichon extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Castanea sativa seed extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Salix alba bark extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Sodium pca, Betaine, Trehalose, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Methyl gluceth-20, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Butyl avocadate, Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, Ergothioneine, Cetearyl glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Silica, Acacia senegal gum, Polyquaternium-51, Potassium hydroxide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hdi/ppg/polycaprolactone crosspolymer, Urea, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Salicylic acid, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Safety Assessment of Brown Algae-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of laminaria saccharina extract on suppressing pigmentation in in-vitro system
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Celiac Disease & Skin Care Products
- Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Functional Ingredients of Barley Grass for Chronic Diseases in Human Beings
- Chestnut extract
- Phellodendron amurense Bark Extract
- Synergistic topical application of salt-processed Phellodendron amurense and Sanguisorba officinalis Linne alleviates atopic dermatitis symptoms by reducing levels of immunoglobulin E and pro-inflammatory cytokines in NC/Nga mice
- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
- An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
- Wheat in skin care
- A comparison of the relative antioxidant potency of L‐ergothioneine and idebenone
- l-Ergothioneine Protects Skin Cells against UV-Induced Damage—A Preliminary Study
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Safety Assessment of Borosilicate Glasses as Used in Cosmetics
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy