Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer Versus Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer
Overview
What they are
These products are both face primers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer 11 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 36 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer 11 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
BHT
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diglycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isoceteth-10, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, BHT, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Tocopherol, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 77007, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneAlumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaIngredient Ratings
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Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer 11 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 36 ingredients
Reviews
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 36 ingredients
I love the way it makes my face look! It smooths out all the fine lines, evens the tone a bit, and it helps my skin stay hydrated during harsh western US winters
