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e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Illuminating Face Primer
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
e. l. f. Illuminating Face Primer
dimethicone
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
cyclopentasiloxane
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
dimethicone crosspolymer
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This primer fills in fine lines and refines your complexion.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
cyclopentasiloxane
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
dimethicone
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
cyclohexasiloxane
6% -
9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
dimethicone crosspolymer
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
Show more
Ingredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Silica, Silica dimethyl silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77742, Ci 16035, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288, Tin oxide, Ci 77891