Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer Versus Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer
Updated on July 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both face primers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer 15 ingredients
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer 25 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer 15 ingredients
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Cola Acuminata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Water, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientC13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Silica Silylate
EmollientC10-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Methicone
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Isododecane, Water, Trisiloxane, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Silica Silylate, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Silica, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77007
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone 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.
Trisiloxane is a type of silicone.
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 SilicaWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer 15 ingredients
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer 25 ingredients
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