Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Matte Primer
Updated on January 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer 18 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Matte Primer 16 ingredients
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Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer 18 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Matte Primer 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone, Disiloxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Silica, Butylene Glycol, PEG-150 Distearate, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 80, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Laurate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about SilicaGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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