Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer versus Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 .
Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on September 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
e.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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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 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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e.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 18% • Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Ceresin • Paraffin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Tromethamine • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Zinc PCA • Kaolin • Silica • Oryza Sativa Bran Wax • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77288 • CI 77492
Water • Isododecane • Isononyl Isononanoate • Silica • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Silica Silylate • Glycerin • Octyldodecanol • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Triethanolamine • Polyamide-8 • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Octyldodecyl Xyloside • Caprylyl Glycol • Kaolin • Disodium EDTA • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Ceramide AP
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Glycerine.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about Kaoline.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Silicae.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAe.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycole.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
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