beautyblender Opal Essence Serum Primer
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MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 15 moreWorks
“This nurturing, transformative texture creates a hydrating base so foundation glides over skin without clinging to any dry patches or lines, all while keeping skin from looking dull.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LimoneneMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCyclopentasiloxane~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneHydrogenated polydecene~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateDimethicone~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCandida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentGlyceryl stearate se~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPortulaca oleracea extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractPaeonia albiflora root extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica pubescens root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractRheum palmatum root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Schizonepeta tenuifolia extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum lycopersicum leaf cell culture extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica gigas root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilYeast extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilGlycerin~0.25–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Ethoxydiglycol~0.15–0.25%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated polydecene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Dimethicone, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Glyceryl stearate se, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Portulaca oleracea extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Angelica pubescens root extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Rheum palmatum root extract, Schizonepeta tenuifolia extract, Solanum lycopersicum leaf cell culture extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Yeast extract, Tocopherol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Limonene
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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.
| beautyblenderOpal Essence Serum PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | InnoxaIlluminating Primer | Formula 10.0.6Hold Tight Vitamin B Smoothing Daily Primer | Glo Skin BeautyIlluminating Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 31% | 29% |
| Price | — | — | — | $41.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Octinoxate | Panthenol | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
- 5Phellodendron amurense Bark Extractncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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