Avant Skincare Pro Perfecting Touche Eclat Primer
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“It helps to lock in moisture and prevent water loss throughout the day, maintaining hydration for a suppler surface.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, zinc pca.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingZinc pca, TocopherolNot delivered
“Finally, the primer contains Collagen, which is key in supporting elasticity and can help to improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.7–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCoco-glucoside~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideDecyl glucoside~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrolyzed walnut extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycerin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinTocopherol~1.1–1.4%
- 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 TocopherolZinc pca~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaCalcium chloride~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideFerric chloride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium chloride~0.5–0.75%
Cupric chloride~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Manganese chloride~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc chloride~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Laureth-2~0.35–0.6%
Peg-90 glyceryl isostearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-90 glyceryl isostearateGlyceryl oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleatePropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Hydrolyzed walnut extract, Panthenol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Zinc pca, Calcium chloride, Ferric chloride, Magnesium chloride, Cupric chloride, Manganese chloride, Zinc chloride, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Disodium edta, Laureth-2, Peg-90 glyceryl isostearate, Glyceryl oleate, Propylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Avant SkincarePro Perfecting Touche Eclat PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Lune+AsterHydralift Primer | Too FacedHangover 3-in-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray | MaybellineBaby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 47% | 46% |
| Price | — | $18.00 | $21.04 | $7.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Urea | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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