Comparison between Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer vs. Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize Primer

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15 Ingredients 2

1
Cyclopentasiloxane
1
Cyclopentasiloxane
2
Dimethicone
2
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
3
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
4
Trisiloxane
5
Silica
6
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
7
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
8
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)
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Uniqueness13 out of 15
86.7%
Uniqueness0 out of 2
0.0%

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
4 out of 15
27%
chemical
9 out of 15
60%
natural
0 out of 2
0%
chemical
2 out of 2
100%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#8Propylene Glycol#11Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract#13
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer vs. Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize Primer
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

Position 2

#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.

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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

#3Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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No ingredient on this position
Position 4

#4Trisiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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No ingredient on this position
Position 5

#5Silica

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Silica is used for improving texture of the product. It helps the product to spread out evenly. Very often it’s used in different exfoliants as an abrasive. It's safe and non-toxic.

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No ingredient on this position
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