Works for
Anti-agingResveratrol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreMay help
“This dewy and glowy primer uses light reflective pigments to make skin look more radiant, enhance luminous foundations, and blur imperfections.Made with anti-aging resveratrol, nourishing vitamin E, and intensely hydrating aloe.”
This product contains resveratrol. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Jojoba esters + 3 moreWorks
“This dewy and glowy primer uses light reflective pigments to make skin look more radiant, enhance luminous foundations, and blur imperfections.Made with anti-aging resveratrol, nourishing vitamin E, and intensely hydrating aloe.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, jojoba esters.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol, tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilJojoba esters~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersOryza sativa starch~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium ascorbate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Unspecified form of vitamin c~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera cera extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCi 15850~0.9–1.3%
Wine~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Resveratrol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolSilica~0.55–1.25%
Persea gratissima butter~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractMica~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Jojoba esters, Oryza sativa starch, Tocopherol, Sodium ascorbate, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Euphorbia cerifera cera extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ci 15850, Wine, Resveratrol, Silica, Persea gratissima butter, Unknown, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Mica
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| 100% PURELuminous PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Makeup RevolutionHydrate Primer | NYX Professional MakeupHydra Touch Oil Primer | KVD Vegan BeautyLock-It Hydrating Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 25% | 23% | 21% |
| Price | $45.00 | $9.36−$35.64 | — | $29.99−$15.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"100% PURE - Luminous Primer" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "100% PURE" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 45.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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