Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer Versus Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer, Clear
Updated on November 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 5 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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Ingredient Info
Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer 22 ingredients
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer, Clear 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Revlon Photoready Pore Reducing Primer 22 ingredients
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer, Clear 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSilica Silylate
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
C10-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Methicone
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
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, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethicone 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.
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.
This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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