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

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on January 31, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or oils

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

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

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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 Soothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

3
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 Soothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

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

31% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
4% 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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