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A'Pieu Start Up Pore Primer Versus The Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid Primer

Face Primer
Face Primer
Korean Brand South Korea
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on August 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Start Up Pore Primer

Water

Skin Conditioning

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Magnesium Sulfate

Sulfate Icon

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Humectant

C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emollient

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicon Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconFragrance IconOil IconGood for Oily Skin IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Pelargonium Graveolens Extract

Masking

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Polyethylene

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Masking

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance IconGood for Oily Skin Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Ethyl Hexanediol

Solvent

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying
1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lecithin

Emollient

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Mentha Piperita Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract

Antiseborrhoeic

Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract

Astringent

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Masking

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77499

Cosmetic Colorant

Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Tribehenin

Emollient
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

This ingredient 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.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Learn more about Dimethicone

When to use

19 Routines
95% use in am
5% use in pm
95% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

A'Pieu Start Up Pore Primer 54 ingredients

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The Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid Primer 7 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Dewy (1) Light Coverage (1) Long Lasting (1)
alyssaklein's avatar

Alyssa Klein

7 months ago
Review

Feels like a serum more than anything! Very light and easy to rub in. Leaves my skin moisturized and smooth, and none of my products pilled or anything on top! And sustainable packaging too. Love it!

#long-lasting
#light coverage
#dewy