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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright versus Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer .

Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on February 19, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both face primers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer American Brand United States

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.

Price

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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 E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
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.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright contains this as ingredient number 1.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright contains this as ingredient number 2.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright contains this as ingredient number 4.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.

As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.

Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.

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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright contains this as ingredient number 5.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright contains this as ingredient number 6.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright contains this as ingredient number 12.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Methicone is a type of silicone.

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright contains this as ingredient number 15.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
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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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright contains this as ingredient number 18.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
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.

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright contains this as ingredient number 19.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 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.

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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright contains this as ingredient number 22.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 39.

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17% have mixed ratings
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41% are disliked or very disliked
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