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Our Roundup
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Fran By Franciny Ehlke's Franshine Primer Iluminador is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 44% ingredient match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, Urban Decay's All Nighter Ultra Glow Face Primer is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 59% overall match!
- Fran By Franciny Ehlke Franshine Primer Iluminador 1
- MUA Makeup Academy Pro/Base Jelly Primer 2
- Nip + Fab Primer Water 3
- HEMA Face Control Base 4
- Revolution Beauty Jelly Hydrating Primer 5
- Valentino V-Lighter Dual-Use Liquid Light Face Base & Top Coat 6
- Essence Jelly Grip Hydrating Primer 7
- Super Facialist Skin Perfecting Primer 8
- The Beauty Crop Oui Cherie Gripping Primer 9
- Essence Fix & Last Makeup Gripping Jelly Primer 10
- Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Hyaluronic Acid Instant Hydration Primer Serum 11
- Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow Face Primer 12
- Esqa Primer Serum Hydrating 13
- Essence All About Blur! Even Skin Balm 14
- r.e.m. beauty Lunar Magic Blurring Primer 15
- Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer 16
- Jung Saem Mool Skin Setting Smoothing Base 17
- MCoBeauty. Hydrating Face Primer 18
- Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime 19
- e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum 20
- Gucci Matte Primer 21
- MCoBeauty. Instant Glow Flash Primer 22
- By Lyko Grip That Base Primer 23
- e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum 24
- Revolution Beauty Hydrate Primer 25
- touch in SOL Pretty Filter Icy Sherbet Primer 26
- Unicorn Glow Hydrating Primer 27
- Wet n Wild Prime Focus Impossible Primer 28
- KVD Vegan Beauty Lock-It Pore Refining Primer 29
- Ulta Dewy Glaze Face Primer 30
- Luxcrime Mattifying Poreless Primer 31
- Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid 32
- Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer 33
- Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer 34
- Flower Beauty by Drew In Your Prime Illuminating Primer 35
- Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer 36
- Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum 37
- IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+ 38
- e.l.f. cosmetics Jelly Pop Dew Primer 39
- Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer 40
- YC Collection Let Me First Primer 41
- Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Primer 42
- e.l.f. cosmetics Soothing Primer 43
Overview
What it is
Face primer with 21 ingredients that contains hyaluronic acid
Cool Features
It is vegan and cruelty-free
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
It doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
63% match
with the ingredients and function of Fran By Franciny Ehlke Franshine Primer Iluminador
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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MUA Makeup Academy Pro/Base Jelly Primer
62% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Nip + Fab Primer Water
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates. They both contain parabens.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
61% match
with the ingredients and function of HEMA Face Control Base
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
61% 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 hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any silicones. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Valentino V-Lighter Dual-Use Liquid Light Face Base & Top Coat
60% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Price Comparison
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
60% match
with the ingredients and function of Essence Jelly Grip Hydrating 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 common allergens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Super Facialist Skin Perfecting Primer
60% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
60% match
with the ingredients and function of The Beauty Crop Oui Cherie Gripping Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
60% 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 common allergens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Hyaluronic Acid Instant Hydration Primer Serum
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and parabens.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Esqa Primer Serum Hydrating
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Essence All About Blur! Even Skin Balm
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil 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 common allergens, oils or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Price Comparison
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
58% match
with the ingredients and function of r.e.m. beauty Lunar Magic Blurring Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Jung Saem Mool Skin Setting Smoothing Base
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens or oils. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Price Comparison
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
58% match
with the ingredients and function of MCoBeauty. Hydrating Face Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Glow Up Primer Serum
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Gucci Matte Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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MCoBeauty. Instant Glow Flash Primer
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
57% match
with the ingredients and function of By Lyko Grip That Base Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Price Comparison
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Revolution Beauty Hydrate Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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touch in SOL Pretty Filter Icy Sherbet Primer
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Unicorn Glow Hydrating Primer
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil 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 common allergens, oils or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Wet n Wild Prime Focus Impossible 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 common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
55% match
with the ingredients and function of KVD Vegan Beauty Lock-It Pore Refining 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 common allergens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Ulta Dewy Glaze Face Primer
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Luxcrime Mattifying Poreless Primer
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid
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 common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Laura Geller Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing.
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Lite Primer
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Flower Beauty by Drew In Your Prime Illuminating Primer
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil 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 oils or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 13 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
52% match
with the ingredients and function of IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup 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 common allergens, oils or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Jelly Pop Dew Primer
51% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Black Radiance Long Lasting & Toning Face Primer
51% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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YC Collection Let Me First Primer
50% match
with the ingredients and function of Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
50% match
with the ingredients and function of Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
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Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
49% match
with the ingredients and function of e.l.f. cosmetics Soothing Primer
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 common allergens, oils or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin.
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