Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection versus Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer Original .
Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on January 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and 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 and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection 30 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection 30 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection 30 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Methyl Trimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Silica • Propanediol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Parfum • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sodium Citrate • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Tocopherol
Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Isononyl Isononanoate • Silica • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Isododecane • Phenoxyethanol • Polymethyl Methacrylate • CI 77891 • Cyclohexasiloxane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Parfum • Mica • CI 77492 • Limonene • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • BHT
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.
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.
Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection contains this as ingredient number 2.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer Original contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection contains this as ingredient number 8.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer Original contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about SilicaRare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection contains this as ingredient number 12.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer Original contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AcetateRare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection contains this as ingredient number 16.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer Original contains this as ingredient number 12.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumRare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection contains this as ingredient number 19.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer Original contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection 30 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients
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Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection 30 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients
Reviews
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Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection 30 ingredients
tiffchikin
Didn't do anything
Didn't do anything on my combination skin, not for pore minimizing or longevity of my makeup. I find that it actually makes my...
Didn't do anything
Didn't do anything on my combination skin, not for pore minimizing or longevity of my makeup. I find that it actually makes my makeup slides off faster on my nose during the day.
MichelleR
So I don’t hate it. It just doesn’t make any noticeable difference. Maybe my pores are just too large.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 20 ingredients
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