Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer versus e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum .
Last updated on February 29, 2024. Published on March 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free face primers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
Ingredient Info
Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer 27 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer 27 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer 27 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum 26 ingredients
Water • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Mica • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Sorbitan Stearate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Phenoxyethanol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Panthenol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Disodium EDTA • Polysorbate 80 • Tin Oxide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Retinyl Palmitate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77499
Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Soluble Collagen • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether • Peg-32 • Peg-180 • Coceth-7 • Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Disodium EDTA • Tromethamine • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Parfum • Tin Oxide • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopitePixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
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Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer 27 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum 26 ingredients
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Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer 27 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum 26 ingredients
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