What's In My Jar
BH Cosmetics Paradise Prime - Hydrating Face Primer
BH Cosmetics

BH Cosmetics Paradise Prime - Hydrating Face Primer

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
See all ingredients

Works for

Moisturizing
Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“hydrating makeup primer”
Source: Beauty Bay

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: cyclomethicone.

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: dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

CyclomethiconeKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer~8.1–12.1%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~5.7–8.6%
PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~4–6%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~2.6–3.9%
Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~1.9–2.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~2.6–3.9%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
Cyclomethicone~8.1–12.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

More about Cyclomethicone
Dimethicone~5.7–8.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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 Dimethicone
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~4–6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

More about Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~3.1–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients

More about Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.6–3.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Limnanthes alba seed oil~1.9–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

More about Limnanthes alba seed oil
Silica~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

More about Silica
Parfum~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Benzyl salicylate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Benzyl salicylate
Coumarin~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

More about Coumarin
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

More about Hexyl cinnamal
Ingredient list view

Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Silica, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Find on Amazon
Search
🇬🇧 Beauty Bay (UK)
Price unavailable
Check
🇬🇧 Beauty Bay (UK)
Price unavailable
Check

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
BH CosmeticsParadise Prime - Hydrating Face PrimerYOUR PRODUCTLord & BerrySkin Control Mattifyer and Blurring PrimerErborianExtra Matte Shine Control PrimerElizaveccaSkin Liar Primer
Match—36%32%32%
Price—$24.06—$7.55
Shared key ingredients—2 of 53 of 52 of 5
Key difference—Titanium DioxidePeg-10 DimethiconeNiacinamide
Irritancy High Low High Medium
Drying alcohol—— Contains drying alcohol —
View product Shop Shop Shop
  • matches yours
  • differs
  • cheaper

More alternatives: Designer Brands Cosmetics Blur PrimerInnoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer

Cheaper alternatives? Browse formulas in the same category.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  2. 2
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
BH Cosmetics Paradise Prime - Hydrating Face Primer
BH CosmeticsParadise Prime - Hydrating Face Primer
Find on Amazon

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Find on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.