L'Oreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump Hydrating Conditioner Versus Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer
Updated on February 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump Hydrating Conditioner 17 ingredients
Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer 56 ingredients
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L'Oreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump Hydrating Conditioner 17 ingredients
Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer 56 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantBasic Violet 2
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantSorbitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLaureth-8
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Algae Extract, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Caffeine, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Polyaspartate, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Yeast Extract, Isopropyl Isostearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laureth-8, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium 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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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L'Oreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump Hydrating Conditioner 17 ingredients
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