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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer versus Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Blurring .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on December 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both face primers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer Brand

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 Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer

Starts at $38.00
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Starts at $47.00

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

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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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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Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Blurring 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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Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Blurring contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Blurring contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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 Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 35.

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Blurring contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

25% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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