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MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
“It moisturises and smooths the skin, and visually extends the life of make-up.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, propylene glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.9–8.4%
- 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~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneTitanium dioxide~3.8–4.7%
- 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 dioxideGlycerin~2.6–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeSodium chloride~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMica~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaAcrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteStearoyl inulin~0.7–1.1%
Propylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 80~0.55–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.7%
Hydrogen dimethicone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilanePropylene carbonate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateAluminum hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideHydrated silica~0.4–0.6%
Tin oxide~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxidePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Ci 77288~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chromium oxide greens~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77891~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Sodium chloride, Mica, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Disteardimonium hectorite, Stearoyl inulin, Propylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogen dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene carbonate, Aluminum hydroxide, Hydrated silica, Tin oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ci 77288, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| BELLHYPOAllergenic Anti-Redness PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREGoddess Glow Primer Serum | Max FactorIlluminating and Hydrating Primer | e.l.f. CosmeticsLuminous Putty Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 29% |
| Price | — | $13.25 | $11.38 | $8.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Niacinamide | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Indeed Labs Instant Results NanoblurStila One Step Correct Serum Primer
Product summary
"BELL - HYPOAllergenic Anti-Redness Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.60% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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