Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer

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Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer Versus Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer - Original

Updated on March 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both face primers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer

Face Primer

American Brand United States

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer

Face Primer

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer 36 ingredients

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients

At a glance

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Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer 36 ingredients

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Pore Eclipse Mattifying 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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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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Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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Nylon-11

Non-Reef-Safe

Nylon-11 is not reef safe.

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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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Niacinamide Smoothing

Niacinamide • 6 Benefits

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

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Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate Emulsifying

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

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Dicaprylyl Ether Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Dicaprylyl Ether is created from caprylic acid. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient.

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Corn Starch Modified Absorbent, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Corn Starch Modified.

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Bakuchiol Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Emollient

Antioxidant • 3 Benefits

Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.

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Parfum Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

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Hamamelis Virginiana Water Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Can worsen Dry Skin

Hamamelis Virginiana Water is made used distilled parts of the witch hazel plant. The witch hazel plant is native to eastern North America.

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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables comes from shea butter.

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Lens Esculenta Seed Extract Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Lens Esculenta Seed Extract.

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Shorea Robusta Seed Butter Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Shorea Robusta Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

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Coffea Arabica Seed Oil Masking

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Coffea Arabica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

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Glycine Soja Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

3 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.

3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0-3

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.

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Moonstone Powder Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Moonstone Powder.

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Glyceryl Undecylenate Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier.

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Ethyl Stearate Emollient, Perfuming

Fragrance • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ethyl Stearate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.

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Ethyl Palmitate Emollient, Perfuming

Fragrance • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ethyl Palmitate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.

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Ethyl Oleate Emollient, Perfuming

Fragrance • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ethyl Oleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.

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Ethyl Linoleate Emollient, Perfuming

Fragrance • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ethyl Linoleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.

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Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

We don't have a description for Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer.

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Ethyl Macadamiate Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ethyl Macadamiate isn't fungal acne safe.

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Malic Acid Buffering

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Malic Acid is an AHA derived from unripe fruit. The word "Malic" comes from the word "Malum". In Latin, "Malum" means apple.

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Sodium Carbomer Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Sodium Carbomer is used to thicken products and create a gel-like consistency.

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Saccharide Isomerate Humectant

Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Hyaluronic Acid

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

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

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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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Glyceryl Caprylate Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

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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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Linalool Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

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The POREfessional Face 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 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/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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Isononyl Isononanoate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.

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Silica Abrasive, Absorbent

Exfoliant • 2 Concerns

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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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Isododecane Emollient, Solvent

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

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Polymethyl Methacrylate

We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.

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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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Cyclohexasiloxane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Silicon

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

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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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Parfum Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

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Mica Cosmetic Colorant

May worsen Eczema

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

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CI 77492 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

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Limonene Perfuming, Solvent

Fragrance

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

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CI 77491 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

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CI 77499 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

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BHT Antioxidant, Masking

Antioxidant

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

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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.

Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

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Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Parfum

Masking, Perfuming

Very Disliked

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

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