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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer versus Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on June 18, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Foundation American Brand United States

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

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

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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 Poreless Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 12.

2
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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e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

18% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer 11 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
emcan717_265's avatar

emcan717_265

12 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

has a film over face
idk what's up with the formula, but it doesn't go into the skin at all and sits on top like a film of some sort. it makes my...

has a film over face
idk what's up with the formula, but it doesn't go into the skin at all and sits on top like a film of some sort. it makes my face oilier than it already is

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation 28 ingredients

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