e.l.f. cosmetics Matte Putty Primer Versus Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Matte Putty Primer versus Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer .

Published on May 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

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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e.l.f. cosmetics Matte Putty Primer

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

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.

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Ingredient Info

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e.l.f. cosmetics Matte Putty Primer 26 ingredients

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer 8 ingredients

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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e.l.f. cosmetics Matte Putty Primer 26 ingredients

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer 8 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

e.l.f. cosmetics Matte Putty Primer 26 ingredients

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer 8 ingredients

Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Dimethicone • Ceresin • Glycerin • Silica • Capryloyl Glycine • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Propylene Glycol • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Sodium Chloride • Aminomethyl Propanol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Kaolin • Charcoal Powder • Disodium EDTA • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Alumina • Oryza Sativa Bran Wax • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 77891

Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Stearyl Heptanoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Silica Silylate • Propylene Glycol • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Prunus Cerasus Extract

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Ingredients Explained

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Dimethicone

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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Matte Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Propylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Matte Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Matte Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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