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Make Up For Ever Step 1 Primer Pore Minimizer Versus Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20

Face Primer
Face Primer
French Brand France
American Brand United States

Updated on January 10, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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When to use

5 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
16 Routines
94% use in am
6% use in pm
81% use every day

Reviews

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Make Up For Ever Step 1 Primer Pore Minimizer 21 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Wren1358's avatar

Wren P

7 months ago
Review

returned. didn't do anything bad, just didn't seem that effective at minimizing pores or making foundation work better.

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