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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream versus Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on December 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Primer British Brand United Kingdom
Face Primer Brand

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

Benefits

Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (6)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

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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: 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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Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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.

Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

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Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.

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Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

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Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 36.

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

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 35.

13
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.

14
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

Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891

Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 44.

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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

Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

Tula Skincare Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer contains this as ingredient number 46.

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14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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