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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 versus L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on October 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer French Brand France

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.

Price

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Buy Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20

Starts at $5.98
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Buy Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer

Starts at $12.97

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
spf rating
20
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

Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 1.

L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 4.

L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 6.

L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
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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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 7.

L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 12.

L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 20.

L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 25.

L'Oreal Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

28% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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