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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer versus e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on January 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer American Brand United States

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 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.

Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.

e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

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18% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
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Reviews

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Il Makiage No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing Primer 8 ingredients

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e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer 11 ingredients

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emcan717_265

12 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

has a film over face
idk what's up with the formula, but it doesn't go into the skin at all and sits on top like a film of some sort. it makes my...

has a film over face
idk what's up with the formula, but it doesn't go into the skin at all and sits on top like a film of some sort. it makes my face oilier than it already is

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