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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer Original versus Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Protection SPF 50 .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on November 20, 2023

Overview

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Face Primer American Brand United States

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer Original contains this as ingredient number 8.

Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Protection SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer Original contains this as ingredient number 14.

Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Protection SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 42.

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52% are disliked or very disliked
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