GRWM Cosmetics All About That Base Makeup Prep Squad Primer - Jelly Versus Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20
Updated on November 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
GRWM Cosmetics All About That Base Makeup Prep Squad Primer 21 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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GRWM Cosmetics All About That Base Makeup Prep Squad Primer 21 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycereth-26
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Magnesium Sulfate, Magnesium Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Silica Silylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolyamide-8
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isododecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Silica Silylate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Triethanolamine, Polyamide-8, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, Caprylyl Glycol, Kaolin, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide AP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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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