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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer versus Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on July 16, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 21 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

Price

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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
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

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Emollient

Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract is created from the seeds of the cannabis sativa plant.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Prunus Avium Flower Extract.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Astringent

We don't have a description for Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Maltose.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.

Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Vegetable Amino Acids.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 26.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 42.

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What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.

The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.

In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.

The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.

Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.

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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 29.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 46.

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What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 30.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 43.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.

Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 31.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 47.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 33.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 44.

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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.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 34.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray contains this as ingredient number 48.

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32% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

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