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Updated on December 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

NYX Cosmetics Bright Maker Universal
NYX Cosmetics Bright Maker
Face Primer
American Brand United States
NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Matte Primer

Ingredient Info

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Notable Ingredients

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Bright Maker
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate.

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Can't Stop Won't Stop Matte Primer
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Argilla Abrasive, Humectant
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Argilla is an exfoliant.

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Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate Absorbent

We don't have a description for Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate.

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative
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Phenoxyethanol 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.

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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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Ingredient Ratings

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Bright Maker
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Can't Stop Won't Stop Matte Primer
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When to use

3 Routines
67% use in am
33% use in pm
100% use every day
3 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day