Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ versus L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both face primers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ 32 ingredients
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ 32 ingredients
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer 30 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ 32 ingredients
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer 30 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Nylon-12 • Pentylene Glycol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Silica Silylate • Chlorphenesin • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • P-Anisic Acid • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Carrageenan • Disodium EDTA • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Sodium Hydroxide • Adenosine • Dipropylene Glycol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • CI 77891 • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Tocopherol • CI 77491 • CI 14700 • Tin Oxide
Water • Dimethicone • Silica • Alcohol Denat. • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone • Silica Silylate • Lactic Acid • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Phenoxyethanol • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Ppg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30 • Sodium Hydroxide • Salicylic Acid • Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Xanthan Gum • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Sodium Citrate • Adenosine • Tocopherol • Linalool • CI 14700 • Ceramide AP
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinIT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid.
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateIT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineIT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 29.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ci 14700 is a synthetic red dye.
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 31.
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ 32 ingredients
L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer 30 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ 32 ingredients
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