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Our Roundup
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NYX Cosmetics's Studio Perfect Primer is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 82% ingredient match!
Our community frequently compares this product with Yves Saint Laurent's Touche Éclat Blur Face Primer. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 59% overall match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, Benefit Cosmetics's The POREfessional Face Primer is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 76% overall match!
- NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer 1
- NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer 2
- Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 3
- Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 4
- NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler 5
- KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer 6
- L.A. Girl Pro Prep HD Face Primer 7
- Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer 8
- NYX Cosmetics Shine Killer Mattifying Primer 9
- J.Cat Beauty Mattifying Face Primer 10
- touch in SOL No Poreblem Primer 11
- Essence My Skin Perfector Tinted Primer 12
- Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch 13
- Sephora Collection Smooth + Blur Primer 14
- Beauty Bakerie The Butter Hydrasilk Primer + Antioxidants 15
- Focallure Poreless Primer Cream Makeup Base - Ever Matte Primer 16
- Etude House Sebum Soak Pore Primer 17
- Dermacol Gold Anti-Wrinkle Make-Up Base 18
- Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Refiner Primer 19
- Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector 20
- Revolution Beauty Pro Blur Instant Line Eraser Stick 21
- Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Face Primer 22
- Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer 23
- Dermacol Satin Make-Up Base 24
- NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler Targeted Primer Stick 25
- Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream 26
- Wet n Wild Photo Focus Water Drop Primer 27
- Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer 28
- LORAC Pro Skin Glass Skin Primer 29
- Ulta Poreless Face Primer 30
- NYX Cosmetics Color Correcting Primer 31
Overview
What it is
Face primer with 15 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
89% match
with the ingredients and function of NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $3.01 more expensive than the original product.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
87% match
with the ingredients and function of NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $6.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
76% match
with the ingredients and function of Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $27.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
76% match
with the ingredients and function of Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $6.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
70% match
with the ingredients and function of NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $7.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer
69% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
68% match
with the ingredients and function of L.A. Girl Pro Prep HD Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $2.01 more expensive than the original product.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
68% match
with the ingredients and function of Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Pearl Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
66% match
with the ingredients and function of NYX Cosmetics Shine Killer Mattifying Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $1.97 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
65% match
with the ingredients and function of J.Cat Beauty Mattifying Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $1.01 more expensive than the original product.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
64% match
with the ingredients and function of touch in SOL No Poreblem Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $6.99 more expensive than the original product.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
64% match
with the ingredients and function of Essence My Skin Perfector Tinted Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $5.01 more expensive than the original product.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
63% match
with the ingredients and function of Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $32.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Sephora Collection Smooth + Blur Primer
63% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
63% match
with the ingredients and function of Beauty Bakerie The Butter Hydrasilk Primer + Antioxidants
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $16.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
62% match
with the ingredients and function of Focallure Poreless Primer Cream Makeup Base - Ever Matte Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Etude House Sebum Soak Pore Primer
62% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Dermacol Gold Anti-Wrinkle Make-Up Base
61% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Refiner Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $40.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $16.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Revolution Beauty Pro Blur Instant Line Eraser Stick
59% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $48.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Hydrate Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $26.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Dermacol Satin Make-Up Base
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
57% match
with the ingredients and function of NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler Targeted Primer Stick
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $2.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Pixi Beauty Pat Away Concealing Base Cream
56% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $7.99 more expensive than the original product.
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Wet n Wild Photo Focus Water Drop Primer
55% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer
54% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $2.97 more expensive than the original product.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
53% match
with the ingredients and function of LORAC Pro Skin Glass Skin Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $27.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Ulta Poreless Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $6.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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NYX Cosmetics Color Correcting Primer
52% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $1.50 more expensive than the original product.
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