Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer Versus Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Smoothing Primer
Updated on December 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 6 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, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer 40 ingredients
Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Smoothing Primer 38 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer 40 ingredients
Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Smoothing Primer 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PPG-25-Laureth-25
EmulsifyingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientCetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRutin
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PPG-25-Laureth-25, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Silica, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rutin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, CI 77891, CI 75470
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantPyrus Pyrifolia Fruit Extract
EmollientArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Pseudonarcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Pyrus Pyrifolia Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Silica, Tocopherol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Narcissus Pseudonarcissus Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 Alketh-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 17200, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 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 77891Dimethicone 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 CrosspolymerSilica 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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