Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer is a lightweight and breathable pore-blurring makeup primer that leaves skin with a smooth matte finish. It is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free. The key ingredients of this primer are:
Dimethicone: This is the most common silicone used in cosmetics. It makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss, and forms a protective barrier (occlusive). It also works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look. There are also scar treatment gels out there using dimethicone as their base ingredient. It helps to soften scars and increase their elasticity.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer: This is a silicone-based polymer that is used as a viscosity controlling agent. It helps to give the product a smooth texture and makes it easier to apply.
Stearyl Heptanoate: This is an emollient that gives the skin a nice, soft feel. It also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as phenoxyethanol.
Caprylyl Glycol: This is a moisturizer/humectant and emollient that helps to keep the skin hydrated. It also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as phenoxyethanol. The blend of these two (caprylyl glycol + phenoxyethanol) is called Optiphen, which not only helps to keep cosmetics free from nasty things for a long time but also gives a good feel to the finished product.
Silica Silylate: This is a viscosity controlling agent that helps to give the product a smooth texture and makes it easier to apply. It also helps to absorb excess oil and sweat from the skin, which can help to keep the skin looking matte.
Propylene Glycol: This is a moisturizer/humectant, emollient, and solvent that helps to keep the skin hydrated and soft. It also helps to keep the other ingredients in the product from separating.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate: This is an emollient that helps to give the skin a nice, soft feel. It also helps to keep the other ingredients in the product from separating[[4]](https://www.maybelline.com/face-makeup/primer/baby-skin-inst...
