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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer versus Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on April 08, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Face Primer American Brand United States

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

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Starts at $32.00
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Starts at $41.00

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
spf rating
25

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7% • Titanium Dioxide 3.1% • Zinc Oxide 1.3% • Water • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Methyl Trimethicone • Niacinamide • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Diethylhexyl Succinate • Laureth-4 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 • Peat Extract • CI 77480 • Sodium Lactate • Methicone • Sodium PCA • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Barium Sulfate • Magnesium Sulfate • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Maltodextrin • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 • Silica • Aluminum Hydroxide • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Hexylene Glycol • Isostearic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Stearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77163

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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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.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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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Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 54.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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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Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 43.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Methicone is a type of silicone.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 27.

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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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Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 36.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 52.

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What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 37.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 51.

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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.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 38.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 53.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 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.

Learn more about CI 77491

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 39.

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Light contains this as ingredient number 56.

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13% have mixed ratings
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33% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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