Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher Versus Clinique Even Better Light Reflecting Primer
Updated on September 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher 44 ingredients
Clinique Even Better Light Reflecting Primer 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher 44 ingredients
Clinique Even Better Light Reflecting Primer 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Silylate
Sucrose
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingMorus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Laureth-21
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Myristate
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Silica, Dimethicone Silylate, Sucrose, Isopentyldiol, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Algae Extract, Caffeine, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Saccharide Isomerate, Laureth-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyethylene, Isododecane, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Laureth-21, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Myristate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77163, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurium Erythraea Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
PEG-8
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Betaine, Algae Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Centaurium Erythraea Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Caffeine, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Sorbitan Olivate, Tin Oxide, PEG-8, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 75470
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSilica 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.
Learn more about SilicaAlgae Extract is a confusing name. This is because algae is an informal term for a group of 30,000 aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize.
The term 'algae extract' can refer to any one, or a blend of, the 30,000 types.
Algae is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
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 HyaluronateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaIngredient Ratings
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