Exa Beauty Splash Zone Oil-Free Hydrating Primer Versus Make Up For Ever Step 1 Primer Pore Minimizer
Updated on May 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Exa Beauty Splash Zone Oil-Free Hydrating Primer 18 ingredients
Make Up For Ever Step 1 Primer Pore Minimizer 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Exa Beauty Splash Zone Oil-Free Hydrating Primer 18 ingredients
Make Up For Ever Step 1 Primer Pore Minimizer 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogen Dimethicone
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Silylate, Parfum, CI 77492, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Magnesium Carbonate, Maltodextrin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, CI 77491, Hydrogen Dimethicone, CI 77499, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPhenoxyethanol 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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Exa Beauty Splash Zone Oil-Free Hydrating Primer 18 ingredients
Make Up For Ever Step 1 Primer Pore Minimizer 21 ingredients
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