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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Mineral Infused Face Primer versus e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on May 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, 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.

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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

Exfoliators

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

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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 Mineral Infused Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Mineral Infused Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.

e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

According to the manufacturer, it:

The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.

In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.

Learn more about Silica Dimethyl Silylate

e.l.f. cosmetics Mineral Infused Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.

e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.

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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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Mineral Infused Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.

e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Mineral Infused Face Primer 16 ingredients

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer 10 ingredients

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