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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C versus Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on September 15, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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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Foundation British Brand United Kingdom
Face Primer American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 6.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 11.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 12.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 13.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 15.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 36.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 17.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Methicone is a type of silicone.

The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 18.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 19.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 24.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 25.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 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.

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The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Foundation 5C contains this as ingredient number 28.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For Mattifying Primer contains this as ingredient number 39.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

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