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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ versus L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 20, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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 common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Face Primer British Brand United Kingdom
Highlighter French Brand France

Face Primer

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

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Price

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Buy Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+

Starts at $42.00
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Buy True Match Lumi Glotion

Starts at $13.98

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 19.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 26.

6
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 21.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 22.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.

It is considered non-irritating on the skin.

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 24.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 25.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 30.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 15.

11
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ contains this as ingredient number 32.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

25% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ 32 ingredients

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L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 30 ingredients

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