Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer Versus Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer versus Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer .

Last updated on November 17, 2023. Published on January 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

Face Primer Australian Brand

Face Primer American Brand United States

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

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Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer 22 ingredients

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer 8 ingredients

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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Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer 22 ingredients

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer 8 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer 22 ingredients

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer 8 ingredients

Dimethicone • Isododecane • Water • Trisiloxane • Peg/Ppg-19/19 Dimethicone • C13-16 Isoparaffin • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Silica Silylate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • C10-13 Isoparaffin • Silica • Glycerin • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Methicone • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • CI 77891 • CI 77499

Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Stearyl Heptanoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Silica Silylate • Propylene Glycol • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Prunus Cerasus Extract

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Ingredients Explained

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Dimethicone

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.

Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Silica Silylate

What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.

This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.

Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Caprylyl Glycol

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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Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.

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