Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer versus Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer .
Published on November 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both face primers. They have a total of 24 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, 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 Correct Anti-Redness Primer 51 ingredients
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer 52 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
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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
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer 51 ingredients
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer 52 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer 51 ingredients
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer 52 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Methyl Trimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Silica • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Algae Extract • Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract • Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract • Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract • Caffeine • Yeast Extract • Sorbitol • Sodium Polyaspartate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Pantethine • Trehalose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Isohexadecane • Isopropyl Isostearate • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Peg-8 Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Polysorbate 80 • Disodium EDTA • Tin Oxide • Cellulose • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • BHA • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77288 • Mica • CI 77163 • CI 77492
Water • Vinyl Dimethicone • Methyl Trimethicone • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Calcium Carbonate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Isononyl Isononanoate • Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Whey Protein • Butyl Avocadate • Salicylic Acid • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Zinc PCA • Isohexadecane • Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Nylon-12 • Hydroxyapatite • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polysorbate 80 • Silica • Sodium Chloride • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Linalool • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • Benzoic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77163 • CI 75470 • CI 77289 • CI 77288 • CI 77510 • CI 77742 • CI 77007 • CI 17200 • CI 19140
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.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSmashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeSmashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSmashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneSmashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer.
Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteSmashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 39.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 AcetateSmashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 41.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSmashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 42.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHASmashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 43.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 36.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSmashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 45.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 39.
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 Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 46.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 37.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 47.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 40.
Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.
Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 48.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 47.
This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 50.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 44.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer contains this as ingredient number 51.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer contains this as ingredient number 42.
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