Welcome to our breakdown of the 12 best e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm dupes and alternatives.
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Our Roundup
Here's a quick roundup of our findings. Continue reading for the full breakdown!
Quo's H2O Cooling Stick is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 52% ingredient match!
Our community frequently compares this product with AOA Skin's Paw Paw: Perfect Filter Face Primer. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 61% overall match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, sophia + mabelle's I Woke Up Like This Perfecting Primer is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 53% overall match!
- Quo H2O Cooling Stick 1
- AOA Skin Paw Paw: Perfect Filter Face Primer 2
- AOA Skin Aqua Hydrating Face Primer 3
- Essence Jelly Grip Hydrating Primer 4
- BeautyAct BioControl Lift Primer 5
- GRWM Cosmetics All About That Base Makeup Prep Squad Primer 6
- Essence Fix & Last Makeup Gripping Jelly Primer 7
- Studio Tropik Flawless Priming Water 8
- Boots 17. Vitamin Enriched Primer 9
- Revolution Beauty Jelly Hydrating Primer 10
- Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Hyaluronic Acid Instant Hydration Primer Serum 11
- sophia + mabelle I Woke Up Like This Perfecting Primer 12
Overview
What it is
Face primer with 19 ingredients that contains Vitamin E
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Quo H2O Cooling Stick
62% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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AOA Skin Paw Paw: Perfect Filter Face Primer
61% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
Dupe Explained
These products are both 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, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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AOA Skin Aqua Hydrating Face Primer
60% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Essence Jelly Grip Hydrating Primer
59% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $17.01 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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BeautyAct BioControl Lift Primer
59% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain oils.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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GRWM Cosmetics All About That Base Makeup Prep Squad Primer
59% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain Vitamin E. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Essence Fix & Last Makeup Gripping Jelly 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $17.01 more expensive than the original product.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Studio Tropik Flawless Priming Water
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, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Boots 17. Vitamin Enriched Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain Vitamin E. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Revolution Beauty Jelly Hydrating Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Hyaluronic Acid Instant Hydration Primer Serum
54% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
Dupe Explained
These products are both 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, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
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sophia + mabelle I Woke Up Like This Perfecting Primer
53% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain Vitamin E. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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