Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer versus Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer .
Last updated on August 20, 2023. Published on May 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid 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 or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer 16 ingredients
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer 16 ingredients
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer 29 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer 16 ingredients
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer 29 ingredients
Dimethicone • Disiloxane • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Silica • Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract • Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Hexylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Caprylic Acid • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Isododecane • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Stearalkonium Bentonite • Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Cocos Nucifera Water • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice • Allantoin • Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Silica • Propylene Carbonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Magnesium Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycine Soja Oil • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dimethicone 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.
Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 SilicaMilani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinMilani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 HyaluronateMilani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolMilani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateMilani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer 16 ingredients
Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer 29 ingredients
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Milani Skin Quench Hydrating Primer 29 ingredients
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