Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer versus e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer .
Last updated on March 15, 2024. Published on April 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
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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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
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
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Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Isohexadecane • Ethylhexylglycerin • Isopropyl Isostearate • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Polysorbate 80 • Disodium EDTA • Silica • Hydroxyapatite • BHT • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Benzoic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ceresin • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Propylene Glycol • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Squalane • Oryza Sativa Bran Wax • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Silica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Talc • Butylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateSmashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASmashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 SilicaSmashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
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Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
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Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer 20 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer 27 ingredients
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