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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer

Updated on October 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer

Face Primer

American Brand United States

e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer

Face Primer

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer 10 ingredients

e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer 23 ingredients

At a glance

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer 10 ingredients

e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer 23 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Hydrating Face Primer

Dimethicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

1 / 0

Silicon

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.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Tridecyl Trimellitate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tridecyl Trimellitate.

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Dimethicone Crosspolymer Emulsion Stabilising

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

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Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

2-3 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.

2-3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

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Retinyl Palmitate Skin Conditioning

1-3 / 1-3

Retinoid • 7 Benefits • 3 Concerns

Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.

1-3 Com. / 1-3 Irr.

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Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • Helps brighten skin

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.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Ascorbyl Palmitate Antioxidant, Masking

2 / 0

Vitamin C • Antioxidant • 6 Benefits • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Silica Dimethyl Silylate Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

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Dimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Power Grip Primer

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Peg-150 Distearate Emulsifying

2 / 0

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-150 Distearate is an emulsifier and thickening agent. It is created from stearic acid.

2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Polysorbate 80 Emulsifying

0 / 0

2 Concerns

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Niacinamide Smoothing

Niacinamide • 6 Benefits

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water Masking

We don't have a description for Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water.

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Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water.

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Mentha Piperita Leaf Water Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Mentha Piperita Leaf Water.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

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Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Antioxidant

Vitamin C • Antioxidant • 6 Benefits

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.

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Menthol Masking, Refreshing

3 Concerns

Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.

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Pentylene Glycol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

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Propylene Glycol Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

0 / 0

May worsen Eczema

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

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Peg-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether Stabilising

We don't have a description for Peg-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether.

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Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emulsifying

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Trideceth-9 Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Trideceth-9.

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1,2-Hexanediol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

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CI 19140 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Very Disliked

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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