Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer versus Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer .
Last updated on February 26, 2024. Published on November 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
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 Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer 17 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer 17 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ceresin • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Propylene Glycol • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Squalane • Oryza Sativa Bran Wax • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Silica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Talc • Butylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Watere.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer 17 ingredients
Usage
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e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer 17 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Topicals Sealed Active Scar Primer 17 ingredients
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