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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Matte Primer versus BeautyAct HydraGel Grip Primer .

Last updated on December 12, 2023. Published on March 09, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer Swedish Brand Sweden

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

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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

Exfoliators

Concerns

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening
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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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NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

BeautyAct HydraGel Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.

BeautyAct HydraGel Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
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.

NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.

BeautyAct HydraGel Grip Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

14% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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