Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer versus e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on November 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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 Lite Primer 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum 22 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum 22 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Silica • Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 • Butylene Glycol • Ppg-24-Glycereth-24 • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Cetyl Alcohol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • CI 42090 • CI 77007 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891
Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Soluble Collagen • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether • Peg-180 • Peg-32 • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tromethamine • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Coceth-7 • Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Butylene Glycol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Lite Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Lite Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Lite Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBenefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBenefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum 22 ingredients
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum 22 ingredients
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