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e.l.f. cosmetics Tone Adjusting Face Primer Versus Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer

Face Primer
Face Primer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

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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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane
Emulsion Stabilising

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.

This ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

When to use

7 Routines
86% use in am
14% use in pm
100% use every day
5 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
60% use every day

Reviews

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e.l.f. cosmetics Tone Adjusting Face Primer 11 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Natural (2) Long Lasting (1)
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TravelsWithHuckleberry

3 months ago
Review

This is likely best for someone who needs to even out general skintone, vs. someone who is truly trying to hide redness (e.g. from rosacea).
Product is lite, blends beautifully, feels nice on skin.

#natural
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Karin Trimble

18 days ago
Review

This breaks me out every time I use it. Causes fungal acne flair up. Not safe for fungal acne prone people.

#long-lasting
#natural

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