Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch Versus Sephora Collection Mattify + Refine Primer
Updated on April 26, 2024
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 exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch 20 ingredients
Sephora Collection Mattify + Refine Primer 27 ingredients
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Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch 20 ingredients
Sephora Collection Mattify + Refine Primer 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, CI 77015, CI 77491, CI 77891, CI 75470
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientSorbitan Trioleate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, CI 77220, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan Trioleate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerWe don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer yet.
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 SilicaTocopheryl 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 AcetateButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol 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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