Smashbox Photo Finish Pore-Vanishing Primer Versus Grown Alchemist Skin Defense Primer
Updated on June 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, 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, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Smashbox Photo Finish Pore-Vanishing Primer 17 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Skin Defense Primer 29 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Smashbox Photo Finish Pore-Vanishing Primer 17 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Skin Defense Primer 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Polysilicone-11, Trisiloxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Fructose, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Gluconate, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral
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