Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer

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Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer

Updated on October 13, 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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer

Face Primer

American Brand United States

e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer

Face Primer

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer 8 ingredients

e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer 11 ingredients

At a glance

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Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer 8 ingredients

e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer 11 ingredients

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer

Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Silicon

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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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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Isohexadecane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

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Octyldodecanol Emollient, Masking

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

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Polysilicone-11

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.

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Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Emulsifying

4 / 0

2 Concerns

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

4 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Dimethiconol Emollient, Moisturising

Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

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Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Octyldodecanol, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol

Poreless 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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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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Tridecyl Trimellitate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tridecyl Trimellitate.

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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

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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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Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Antioxidant, Perfuming

Antioxidant • Fragrance • Oil • Good for Oily Skin

This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

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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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Silica Abrasive, Absorbent

Exfoliant • 2 Concerns

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, CI 77891

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

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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.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Ingredient Ratings

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No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer

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Poreless Face Primer

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When to use

Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer 8 ingredients

e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer 11 ingredients

2 Routines

100% use in am

0% use in pm

50% use every day

7 Routines

71% use in am

29% use in pm

100% use every day

Reviews

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Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer 8 ingredients

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e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer 11 ingredients

1.0 /5

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emcan717_265

1 year ago · Oily Skin

Review

has a film over face
idk what's up with the formula, but it doesn't go into the skin at all and sits on top like a film of some sort. it makes my...

has a film over face
idk what's up with the formula, but it doesn't go into the skin at all and sits on top like a film of some sort. it makes my face oilier than it already is