Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection Versus Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer
Updated on May 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection 30 ingredients
Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection 30 ingredients
Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantParfum
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
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
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIsohexadecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Dextrin Palmitate, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, CI 77891, CI 15850
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection 30 ingredients
Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer 16 ingredients
Reviews
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Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection 30 ingredients
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.
So I don’t hate it. It just doesn’t make any noticeable difference. Maybe my pores are just too large.
Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer 16 ingredients
On COSDNA all of the ingredients rated 0 in regards to irritation or acne causing.
I have combination skin light medium w/a light yellow undertone.
I register as a Dark Autumn on the season scale.
I am 55 years old and I get hormonal acne and my chin has larger pores.
I was thinking of getting C02 laser to reduce my pores but then I tried this and it seems to make my pores look Show more
