Etude House Sebum Soak Pore Primer Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer
Updated on November 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Etude House Sebum Soak Pore Primer 15 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer 10 ingredients
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Etude House Sebum Soak Pore Primer 15 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Silica Silylate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 77891, Triethyl Citrate, Silica Silylate
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 DimethiconeTocopheryl 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 AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Etude House Sebum Soak Pore Primer 15 ingredients
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