Comparison between NYX Cosmetics The Marshmellow Smoothing Primer vs. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Mattifying Primer

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40 Ingredients 24

1
Water
1
Water
2
Butylene Glycol
2
Dimethicone
3
Glycerin
3
Isononyl Isononanoate
4
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
4
Polypropylene
5
Decyl Cocoate
5
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
6
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
6
Pentylene Glycol
7
Caprylyl Methicone
7
Isododecane
8
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
8
Nylon-12
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Uniqueness35 out of 40
87.5%
Uniqueness19 out of 24
79.2%

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
13 out of 40
33%
chemical
22 out of 40
55%
natural
5 out of 24
21%
chemical
18 out of 24
75%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#31,2-Hexanediol#10Palmitic Acid#25Tocopherol#35
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#28
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Tocopherol#24
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

NYX Cosmetics The Marshmellow Smoothing Primer vs. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Mattifying Primer
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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#2Dimethicone

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 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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#3Isononyl Isononanoate

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

#4Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

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#4Polypropylene

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Decyl Cocoate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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