Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer versus Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer .
Last updated on March 15, 2024. Published on April 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
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
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 Liquid Poreless Putty Primer 30 ingredients
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
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
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is 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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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e.l.f. cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer 30 ingredients
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer 30 ingredients
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Glycerin • C9-12 Alkane • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Sodium Chloride • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Phenoxyethanol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Silica • Propylene Carbonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Cyclodextrin • Polydextrose • Resveratrol • Tocopherol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77492
Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Isohexadecane • Ethylhexylglycerin • Isopropyl Isostearate • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Polysorbate 80 • Disodium EDTA • Silica • Hydroxyapatite • BHT • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Benzoic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicatee.l.f. cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Liquid Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Liquid Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 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 Liquid Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherole.l.f. cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer 30 ingredients
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer 30 ingredients
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
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