Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer versus e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on March 29, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and oils
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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 Power Grip Primer 23 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer 23 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer 23 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer 23 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Peg-150 Distearate • Polysorbate 80 • Niacinamide • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water • Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water • Mentha Piperita Leaf Water • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Menthol • Pentylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Peg-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Trideceth-9 • 1,2-Hexanediol • CI 19140
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Peg-150 Distearate • Polysorbate 80 • Niacinamide • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water • Mentha Piperita Leaf Water • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water • Pentylene Glycol • Trideceth-9 • Menthol • Peg-240 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Propylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Disodium EDTA
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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 Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Peg-150 Distearate is an emulsifier and thickening agent. It is created from stearic acid.
As an emulsifier, peg-150 distearate helps other ingredients dissolve. This helps prevent ingredient separation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Peg-150 Distearatee.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamidee.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Mentha Piperita Leaf Water.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronatee.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphatee.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Menthole.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene Glycole.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about Propylene Glycole.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oile.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycole.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-9.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
e.l.f. cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
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