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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler Targeted Primer Stick versus Beauty Bakerie The Butter Hydrasilk Primer + Antioxidants .

Last updated on March 29, 2024. Published on May 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer American Brand United States

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

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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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: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler Targeted Primer Stick contains this as ingredient number 1.

Beauty Bakerie The Butter Hydrasilk Primer + Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler Targeted Primer Stick contains this as ingredient number 2.

Beauty Bakerie The Butter Hydrasilk Primer + Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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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NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler Targeted Primer Stick contains this as ingredient number 3.

Beauty Bakerie The Butter Hydrasilk Primer + Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler Targeted Primer Stick contains this as ingredient number 6.

Beauty Bakerie The Butter Hydrasilk Primer + Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler Targeted Primer Stick contains this as ingredient number 7.

Beauty Bakerie The Butter Hydrasilk Primer + Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler Targeted Primer Stick contains this as ingredient number 8.

Beauty Bakerie The Butter Hydrasilk Primer + Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 12.

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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.

NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler Targeted Primer Stick contains this as ingredient number 11.

Beauty Bakerie The Butter Hydrasilk Primer + Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

27% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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