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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer 01 Effin Smooth Matte versus Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer, Clear .

Published on April 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, 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.

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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

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Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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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.

KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer 01 Effin Smooth Matte contains this as ingredient number 1.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer, Clear contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer 01 Effin Smooth Matte contains this as ingredient number 3.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer, Clear contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer 01 Effin Smooth Matte contains this as ingredient number 5.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer, Clear contains this as ingredient number 4.

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