Some By Mi PDRN Spirulina Poreless Primer Versus 2aN Silky Veil Primer
Updated on July 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Some By Mi PDRN Spirulina Poreless Primer 31 ingredients
2aN Silky Veil Primer 6 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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Some By Mi PDRN Spirulina Poreless Primer 31 ingredients
2aN Silky Veil Primer 6 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Methicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningBombax Malabaricum Flower Extract
HumectantUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Silica, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Bombax Malabaricum Flower Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Sodium Dna, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
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 DimethiconeThis ingredient 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.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerIngredient Ratings
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