Alima Pure

Alima Pure Eye Primer

Name: Alima Pure - Eye Primer
Brand: Alima Pure

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Squalane, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides + 9 more

Works

What the product description says

“Shea Butter: Emollient and protective to prevent moisture loss.”

Source: Credo Beauty

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, persea gratissima oil.

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~2.6–3.9%

Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2–3%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.4–2.1%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.1–1.6%

Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.15–0.55%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.15–0.55%

Polyglyceryl-10 stearateEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin~3.3–4.9%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.6–2.3%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.5–1.2%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.35–0.85%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.2–0.8%

Anti-aging

Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter

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What the product description says

“In addition to preparing the skin for long-lasting eye makeup, it helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin.”

Source: Credo Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: Low, below effective doseA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.2–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Salvia sclarea flower/leaf/stem water, Sodium anisate

Medium risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Salvia sclarea flower/leaf/stem water—High~25–38%est.

Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Polyglyceryl-10 stearateHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skinMedium~3.3–4.9%est.

Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.2–0.8%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.4–2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Salvia sclarea flower/leaf/stem water~25–38%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Mica~5.7–8.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Sucrose palmitate~3.5–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Polyglyceryl-10 stearate~3.3–4.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin

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Squalane~2.6–3.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~2–3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~1.6–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glycerin~1.1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Olive glycerides~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Water~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-4 esters~0.5–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Sodium levulinate~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium anisate~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Microcrystalline cellulose~0.15–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Exfoliation

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.2–0.8%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter

Olea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.55%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Cellulose gum~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Persea gratissima oil~0.15–0.55%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

More about Persea gratissima oil

Cellulose~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Iron oxides~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ingredient list view

Salvia sclarea flower/leaf/stem water, Mica, Sucrose palmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Squalane, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Olive glycerides, Water, Glyceryl caprylate, Apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-4 esters, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Tocopherol, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cellulose gum, Persea gratissima oil, Cellulose, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides

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	Alima PureEye PrimerYOUR PRODUCT	TarteGlowtion Skin Perfector Primer	TulaFace Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer	100% PUREMattifying Primer
Match	—	15%	14%	6%
Price	—	—	$38.00	—
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 5	2 of 5	3 of 5
Key difference	—	Niacinamide	Lactic Acid	Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Irritancy	Medium	Medium	Medium	High
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

1
Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
5
Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com

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