Flower Beauty by Drew Skin Smoothie Power Matte Primer Versus Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Hydrate
Updated on November 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Flower Beauty by Drew Skin Smoothie Power Matte Primer 22 ingredients
Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Hydrate 43 ingredients
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Flower Beauty by Drew Skin Smoothie Power Matte Primer 22 ingredients
Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Hydrate 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Aroma
Disodium EDTA
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tribehenin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aroma, Disodium EDTA, Tropolone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentDisodium EDTA
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aster Tripolium Extract
Skin ProtectingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Aster Tripolium Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Sodium Citrate
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 WaterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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