Elizabeth Arden Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer Versus The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer
Updated on July 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
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
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer 23 ingredients
The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer 14 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
The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer 14 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 ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Phenethyl Disiloxane, Isoceteth-20, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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 DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Isodecyl Neopentanoate yet.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecanePhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11 yet.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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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