Comparison between Elf Power Grip Primer vs. Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

Elf

Power Grip Primer

Maybelline

Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

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24 Ingredients 10

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Water

Dimethicone

Butylene Glycol

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Glycerin

Stearyl Heptanoate

PEG-150 Distearate

Caprylyl Glycol

Polysorbate 80

Silica Silylate

Niacinamide

Propylene Glycol

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Melissa Officinalis Flower/leaf/stem Water

Prunus Cerasus Extract/ Bitter Cherry Extract

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Uniqueness22 out of 24

91.7%

Uniqueness8 out of 10

80.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Yes

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

5 out of 24

21%

chemical

13 out of 24

54%

natural

1 out of 10

10%

chemical

5 out of 10

50%

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: 1Negative: 0

Propylene Glycol^#6

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Stearyl Heptanoate^#3

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Elf Power Grip Primer vs. Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

Position 1

#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.

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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.

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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

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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#2Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent

Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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

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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#3Stearyl Heptanoate

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Bad for oily skin

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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#4Caprylyl Glycol

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Humectant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylyl Glycol is a vey popular skincare ingredient. It makes the product spread better and feel better on your skin. It’s a preservative and it improves the effect of other preservatives. It’s also a humectant which helps to retain water. It’s good for keeping your skin in good shape. But manufacturers use it as a supporting component rather than the main one.

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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#5Silica Silylate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Anticaking agent, Antifoaming agent, Bulking agent, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]