Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer versus Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer .
Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on January 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
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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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
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Ingredient Info
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 35 ingredients
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 35 ingredients
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 35 ingredients
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer 24 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Diglycerin • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Pentylene Glycol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Phenoxyethanol • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Cyclohexasiloxane • Silica • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Isoceteth-10 • Polysorbate 60 • Parfum • Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Limonene • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • BHA • Alumina • Magnesium Oxide • Tocopherol • CI 42090 • CI 77007 • CI 77163 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891
Dimethicone • Isododecane • Water • Trisiloxane • Peg/Ppg-19/19 Dimethicone • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • C13-16 Isoparaffin • Silica Silylate • C10-13 Isoparaffin • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer • Silica • Tocopherol • Glycerin • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Methicone • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • CI 77891 • CI 77499 • CI 77007
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBenefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBenefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
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: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
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.
Learn more about SilicaBenefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBenefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBenefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 35 ingredients
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer 24 ingredients
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 35 ingredients
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer 24 ingredients
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 35 ingredients
LaurenFuerst_683
I love the way it makes my face look! It smooths out all the fine lines, evens the tone a bit, and it helps my skin stay hydrated during harsh...
I love the way it makes my face look! It smooths out all the fine lines, evens the tone a bit, and it helps my skin stay hydrated during harsh western US winters
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer 24 ingredients
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