Comparison between Elf Power Grip Primer vs. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

Find out which product is better for your skin.

24 Ingredients 34

1
Water
1
Water
2
Butylene Glycol
2
Cyclopentasiloxane
3
Glycerin
3
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
4
PEG-150 Distearate
4
Butylene Glycol
5
Polysorbate 80
5
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
6
Niacinamide
6
Cetyl Alcohol
7
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water
7
PEG-40 Stearate
8
Melissa Officinalis Flower/​leaf/​stem Water
8
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Uniqueness20 out of 24
83.3%
Uniqueness30 out of 34
88.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
Yes
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 24
21%
chemical
13 out of 24
54%
natural
10 out of 34
29%
chemical
22 out of 34
65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#3Sodium Hyaluronate#10Propylene Glycol#141,2-Hexanediol#22
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Menthol#12
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Menthol#12
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#4Beta Carotene#14Sodium Hyaluronate#15Panthenol#27
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate#5Glyceryl Stearate SE#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Limonene#29Linalool#32

Detailed view

Elf Power Grip Primer vs. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#2Cyclopentasiloxane

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.

Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4PEG-150 Distearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
PEG
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 5

#5Polysorbate 80

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 80 is a formulation component. It helps the components to mix better and makes the product feel smooth on the skin.

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#5PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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