Max Factor X Miracle Prep Illuminating & Hydrating Primer Versus NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer - Clear
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe face primers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Max Factor X Miracle Prep Illuminating & Hydrating Primer 22 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Max Factor X Miracle Prep Illuminating & Hydrating Primer 22 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Allantoin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, BHT, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caramel, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDimethicone 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.
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIngredient Ratings
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Max Factor X Miracle Prep Illuminating & Hydrating Primer 22 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer 11 ingredients
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