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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer Clear versus Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize .

Last updated on April 05, 2024. Published on July 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

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

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Starts at $14.00
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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

Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
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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 Studio Perfect Primer Clear contains this as ingredient number 2.

Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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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 Studio Perfect Primer Clear contains this as ingredient number 5.

Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Preservative
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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 Studio Perfect Primer Clear contains this as ingredient number 7.

Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer Clear contains this as ingredient number 8.

Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer Clear contains this as ingredient number 11.

Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize contains this as ingredient number 20.

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