7
Shared Ingredients
Lancome Prep and Matte Primer vs MAC Prep + Prime Skin
Comparing Lancome Prep and Matte Primer versus MAC Prep + Prime Skin — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
26
Unique to Lancome Prep and Matte Primer
35
Unique to MAC Prep + Prime Skin
Lancome Prep and Matte Primer has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. MAC Prep + Prime Skin scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 7 ingredients in common. Lancome Prep and Matte Primer has 26 unique ingredients while MAC Prep + Prime Skin has 35.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
14 rated
93%
Safe
29 rated
23%
Irritant
26 rated
Based on 29 rated ingredient s
5%
Comedogenic
20 rated
100%
Safe
36 rated
6%
Irritant
32 rated
Based on 36 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (7)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Lancome Prep and Matte Primer
Alcohol Denat.CSIRSynthetic FluorphlogopiteCSIRGlycerinCSIRBis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneCSIRPeg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 GlycerinCSIRBoron NitrideCSIRIsopropyl Lauroyl SarcosinateCSIRHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic AcidCSIRSilica SilylateCSIRTin OxideCSIRPeg-20 Methyl Glucose SesquistearateCSIRPpg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30CSIRTriethanolamineCSIRDimethiconolCSIRSodium CitrateCSIRSodium PolyacrylateCSIRAdenosineCSIRAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRCapryloyl Salicylic AcidCSIRXanthan GumCSIRBHTCSIRTocopherolCSIRSalicylic AcidCSIRParfumCSIRVitamin ECSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to MAC Prep + Prime Skin
CyclopentasiloxaneCSIRPolysilicone-11CSIRSucroseCSIRIsopentyldiolCSIRCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCSIRAlgae ExtractCSIRMorus Bombycis Root ExtractCSIRHypnea Musciformis ExtractCSIRVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCSIRPoria Cocos Sclerotium ExtractCSIRScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCSIRAmorphophallus Konjac Root PowderCSIRLaminaria Saccharina ExtractCSIRCaffeineCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRHexylene GlycolCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateCSIRMagnesium MyristateCSIRPropylene GlycolCSIRSaccharide IsomerateCSIRHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerCSIRSilicaCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRAluminaCSIRAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerCSIRPolyethyleneCSIRPhenyl TrimethiconeCSIRTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRIron OxidesCSIRCi 77163CSIRChinese skullcapCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lancome Prep and Matte Primer better than MAC Prep + Prime Skin for sensitive skin?
By comparing Prep and Matte Primer and Prep + Prime Skin side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Prep and Matte Primer or Prep + Prime Skin, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Prep and Matte Primer and Prep + Prime Skin. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Prep and Matte Primer and Prep + Prime Skin share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Prep and Matte Primer or Prep + Prime Skin.
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