Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer versus Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher .
Published on June 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, 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: Pearl Primer 24 ingredients
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher 44 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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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: Pearl Primer 24 ingredients
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer 24 ingredients
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher 44 ingredients
Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Isododecane • Silica • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Mica • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Parfum • Tin Oxide • Limonene • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • BHA • Tocopherol • CI 42090 • CI 77007 • CI 77163 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891
Water • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Polysilicone-11 • Silica • Dimethicone Silylate • Sucrose • Isopentyldiol • Hypnea Musciformis Extract • Gelidiella Acerosa Extract • Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Morus Bombycis Root Extract • Algae Extract • Caffeine • Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Polysorbate 20 • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Saccharide Isomerate • Laureth-7 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Stearyl Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Polyethylene • Isododecane • Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer • Laureth-21 • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Magnesium Myristate • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Hexylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • Mica • CI 77163 • CI 77492
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
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.
D5 is 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 CyclopentasiloxaneBenefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 3.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneBenefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 31.
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: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about MicaBenefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 42.
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: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 40.
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: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 35.
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: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 38.
This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 43.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 44.
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: Pearl Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher contains this as ingredient number 41.
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer 24 ingredients
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher 44 ingredients
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer 24 ingredients
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher 44 ingredients
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