Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer

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Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer Versus Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer

Face Primer

British Brand United Kingdom

American Brand United States

Updated on May 01, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer 16 ingredients

Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer 41 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer 16 ingredients

Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer 41 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer

Isohexadecane

Emollient

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Isododecane

Dextrin Palmitate

Mica

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Emollient

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Antioxidant

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

CI 77891

CI 15850

Isohexadecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Dextrin Palmitate, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, CI 77891, CI 15850

The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Dimethicone

Water

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Propanediol

Solvent

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Parfum

Masking

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract

Serica

Sericin

Hydrolyzed Silk

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Skin Protecting

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

Skin Conditioning

Yeast Extract

Skin Conditioning

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate

Emulsifying

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Distearyldimonium Chloride

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silica

Zinc Stearate

Aluminum Hydroxide

Ethylhexylglycerin

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Biosaccharide Gum-4

Isopropyl Alcohol

Dipropylene Glycol

Sodium Citrate

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Citral

Limonene

Linalool

Mica

Tin Oxide

CI 77891

CI 77491

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.

Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.

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CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.

Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.

This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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