Elizabeth Arden Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer Versus Clarins SOS Primer - Green 04
Updated on July 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer 23 ingredients
Clarins SOS Primer 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Elizabeth Arden Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer 23 ingredients
Clarins SOS Primer 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polypropylene
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica Silylate
EmollientDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentC10-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone, Polypropylene, Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Silica Silylate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Bisabolol
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Magnesium Chloride
Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, CI 77891, Alcohol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bisabolol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77492, CI 42090, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Phenoxyethanol, Lysine, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Magnesium Chloride, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Eugenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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