Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer
Works for
Anti-agingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 3 moreMay help
“A primer with anti-aging properties that creates an instant soft-glow focus.”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 21 moreWorks well
“Wonderglow is formulated with breakthrough light-reflecting microspheres, collagen-supporting peptides, and patented anti-wrinkle ingredients to turn the look of dull, dehydrated skin around in a flash.”
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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.8–7.1%
- 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 DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane~4.2–5.2%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxanePolysilicone-11~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Butylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinSilica~1.8–2.2%
Mica~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSqualane~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTitanium dioxide~1.3–1.6%
- 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 dioxideNylon-12~0.7–1.1%
Isononyl isononanoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSodium potassium aluminum silicate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Isohexadecane~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePeg-10 dimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acetateCarbomer~0.2–0.35%
- 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 CarbomerPolysorbate 60~0.2–0.4%
Polysorbate 40~0.2–0.35%
Hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might have some moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be added to products to create a nice smell.
More about Hydrolyzed viola tricolor extractCaramel~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Camellia oleifera seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateNylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium lactate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCoco-glucoside~0.2–0.35%
- 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-glucosideParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyvinylalcohol crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- 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 oilPalmitoyl oligopeptide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl oligopeptidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolPlumeria rubra flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating
More about Plumeria rubra flower extractAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilNicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Has been claimed to have an ability to protect collagen and stimulate its production in skin but further research is lacking so far
More about Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell cultureCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Silica, Mica, Squalane, Titanium dioxide, Nylon-12, Isononyl isononanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium potassium aluminum silicate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isohexadecane, Peg-10 dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 40, Hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract, Caramel, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Disodium edta, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Nylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt, Sodium hydroxide, Iron oxides, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium lactate, Sorbitan isostearate, Coco-glucoside, Parfum, Polyvinylalcohol crosspolymer, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Rosa damascena flower oil, Tocopherol, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture, Citronellol
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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.
| Charlotte TilburyWonderglow Face PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | It CosmeticsNo. 50 Serum Collagen Veil Anti-Aging Face Primer | SmashboxPhoto Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer | RevlonPhotoReady Prime Plus Brightening & Skin Tone Evening Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | ≈ $52.25 | — | — | $10.51≈ −$41.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Dipeptide-2 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains 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.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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