Works for
MoisturizingEthylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks
“Enriched with Vitamin E and Hyaluronic Acid, the formula harbours intense moisturising and antioxidant properties, leaving your skin plump, hydrated and protected against daily aggressors.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, ethylhexyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Menthyl lactate + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~40–60%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.4%
- 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 triglycerideButylene glycol~2.1–3.2%
- 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 glycolMaris aqua~1.7–2.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~1.5–2.2%
Zingiber officinale root extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCarbomer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBenzimidazole diamond amidoethyl urea carbamoyl propyl polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.35–0.85%
Silica~0.4–1%
Menthyl lactate~0.2–0.8%
Parfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.15–0.6%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAmyl cinnamal~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.3%
Mica~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideUltramarines~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Maris aqua, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zingiber officinale root extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzimidazole diamond amidoethyl urea carbamoyl propyl polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Menthyl lactate, Parfum, Citral, Limonene, Amyl cinnamal, Linalool, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ultramarines
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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.
| BECCAFirst Light Priming FilterYOUR PRODUCT | Smith & CultGlow Brite Radiance Boosting Primer | MilaniSkin Quench Hydrating Face Primer | SmashboxPhoto Finish Illuminate Glow Primer Silkscreen Complex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | $8.99 | $39.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Allantoin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BECCA - First Light Priming Filter" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.00% - 4.90% and sodium hyaluronate 0.55% - 0.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "BECCA" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 19.40$ up to 46.99$ in the United States, for 14.84CA$ in Canada, for 143.64A$ in Australia and from 14.00£ up to 55.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
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