NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Matte Primer Versus Tarte Face Tape Smoothing Primer
Updated on May 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Matte Primer 7 ingredients
Tarte Face Tape Smoothing Primer 36 ingredients
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NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Matte Primer 7 ingredients
Tarte Face Tape Smoothing Primer 36 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPEG-9 Diglycidyl Ether/Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Sodium Benzoate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, PEG-9 Diglycidyl Ether/Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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