Comparison between E.l.f. Tone Adjusting Face Primer vs. E.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer

Find out which product is better for your skin.

8 Ingredients 10

1
Cyclopentasiloxane
1
Dimethicone
2
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
2
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
3
Cyclohexasiloxane
3
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
4
Dimethicone
4
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)
5
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
5
Tocopheryl Acetate
6
Phenoxyethanol
6
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
7
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
7
Caprylyl Glycol
8
Silica
8
Phenoxyethanol
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Uniqueness4 out of 8
50.0%
Uniqueness6 out of 10
60.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
0 out of 8
0%
chemical
8 out of 8
100%
natural
2 out of 10
20%
chemical
8 out of 10
80%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

E.l.f. Tone Adjusting Face Primer vs. E.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer
Position 1

#1Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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#1Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

Position 2
Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Cyclohexasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Origin: chemical
Role: Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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#4Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Lightening
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a derivative of ascorbic and palmitic acids. It's a fat-soluble form of Vitamin C. It penetrates into the skin through cell membranes. Acts as an antioxidant. Due to its antioxidant properties, it is considered a rejuvenating vitamin. Controls the production of collagen in cells. Non-irritant at neutral pH.

Position 5

#5Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Tocopheryl Acetate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Softening
Nutrifying
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamine E. It’s used as an alternative to Tocopherol because it is more stable in the formulation. It has all the positive effects of Tocopherol plus better stability. It’s a brilliant component. It conditions and nourishes the skin helping it to resist aging. It also helps to protect the skin from the sun. High concentrations of Tocopheryl Acetate can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.

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