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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer versus Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer .

Published on August 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Face Primer American Brand United States

Day Moisturizer

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

Face Primer

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

Price

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Starts at $24.00
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Starts at $34.00

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
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.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
51% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer 34 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 35 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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LaurenFuerst_683

7 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

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

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