Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer - Original Versus The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer
Updated on June 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients
The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer 14 ingredients
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients
The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsododecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethyl Methacrylate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
BHT
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, CI 77891, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Mica, CI 77492, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77499, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Phenethyl Disiloxane, Isoceteth-20, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients
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