e.l.f. Cosmetics Luminous Putty Primer
Works for
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone + 10 moreWorks
“Infused with hyaluronic acid and vegan collagen to help plump and hydrate the skin.”
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, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.8–8.3%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneCeresin~4.4–5.4%
Dimethicone~3.2–3.9%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated polyisobutene~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerPolymethylsilsesquioxane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 PolymethylsilsesquioxanePropylene glycol~1.1–1.4%
- 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 glycolTrimethylsiloxysilicate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteLauryl peg-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSqualane~0.5–0.75%
- 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 SqualaneSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSoluble collagen~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Silica~0.35–0.6%
Oryza sativa bran wax~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTitanium 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 dioxideCi 77492~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ceresin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Lauryl peg-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone, Sodium chloride, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Soluble collagen, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Silica, Oryza sativa bran wax, Tin oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492
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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.
| e.l.f. CosmeticsLuminous Putty PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | jane iredaleSmooth Affair Illuminating Glow Face Primer | MilaniSkin Quench Hydrating Face Primer | THE ROUTEThe Girlfriend - Skin-Loving Glow Primer | |
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| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 24% |
| Price | — | $23.23 | $8.99 | $50.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Allantoin | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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