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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer versus Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on July 08, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free face primers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, 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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Face Primer Canadian Brand Canada
Face Primer American Brand United States

Face Primer

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

Face Primer

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

Price

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Buy High-Adherence Silicone Primer

Starts at $6.70
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Buy The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer

Starts at $60.00

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

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating (2)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
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 Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

21% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer 14 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 review

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