PRODUCT REVIEW
MAC Prep + Prime Essential Oils
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Fine lines and wrinkles If you want to know more.
tocopherol
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It leaves skin feeling energized and moisturized with a healthy glow.
persea gratissima oil
5.7% -
8.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
triticum vulgare germ oil
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
caprylic/capric triglyceride
22% -
34%
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
tocopherol
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
triticum vulgare germ oil
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
anthemis nobilis flower oil
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
anthemis nobilis flower oil
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ oil
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
glycine soja oil
2% -
3.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
triticum vulgare germ oil
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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Potential irritants
anthemis nobilis flower oil
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ oil
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
glycine soja oil
2% -
3.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
22% -
34%
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
persea gratissima oil
5.7% -
8.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
triticum vulgare germ oil
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
Show more
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Persea gratissima oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Tocopherol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Glycine soja oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus grandis seed oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol