e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Eye Primer

e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Eye Primer

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Dimethicone, Copernicia cerifera wax + 10 more
Works
What the product description says
“Infused with vegan Squalane to help moisturize the eyelid while extending wear. Why e.l.f. Loves It”
Source: Ulta

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: copernicia cerifera wax, dimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

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~0.45–1%
Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.4–0.9%
IsododecaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~0.4–0.9%
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~0.35–0.85%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~0.35–0.75%
Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~0.2–0.8%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.2–0.75%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
CeresinEffect: Low~0.35–0.8%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.55%
Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.15–0.55%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena extract — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.35–0.8%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Comedogenic
12 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
12 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.55–1.25%est.
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.55–1.25%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.4–0.95%est.
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.4–0.95%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.4–0.95%est.
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.4–0.95%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.4–0.95%est.
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.4–0.95%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.4–0.95%est.
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.4–0.95%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.2–0.8%est.
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.2–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Isododecane~23–35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

More about Isododecane
Dimethicone~4.5–6.8%
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
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~5–7.5%
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
Polyethylene~4.3–6.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Mica~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

More about Mica
Ceresin~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Ceresin
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~1.8–2.8%
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
Silica silylate~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

More about Silica silylate
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Hydrogenated polyisobutene
Disteardimonium hectorite~1–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

More about Disteardimonium hectorite
Squalane~0.9–1.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Squalane
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.9–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

More about Copernicia cerifera wax
Lecithin~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

More about Polyhydroxystearic acid
Isopropyl myristate~0.55–1.25%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

More about Isopropyl myristate
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.55–1.25%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

More about Ethylhexyl palmitate
Isostearic acid~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

More about Isostearic acid
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
Propylene carbonate~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

More about Propylene carbonate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.4–0.9%
Formula
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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Titanium dioxide~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 dioxide
Ci 77891~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Cream~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cream
Isododecane~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

More about Isododecane
Dimethicone~0.4–1%
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
Mica~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

More about Mica
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~0.4–0.95%
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
Polyethylene~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

More about Polyethylene
Ceresin~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Ceresin
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.35–0.85%
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
Silica silylate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

More about Silica silylate
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Hydrogenated polyisobutene
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

More about Disteardimonium hectorite
Squalane~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Squalane
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.45–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

More about Copernicia cerifera wax
Talc~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

More about Talc
Lecithin~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

More about Polyhydroxystearic acid
Isopropyl myristate~0.4–0.95%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

More about Isopropyl myristate
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.4–0.95%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

More about Ethylhexyl palmitate
Isostearic acid~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

More about Isostearic acid
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
Propylene carbonate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

More about Propylene carbonate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.35–0.8%
Formula
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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Titanium dioxide~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 dioxide
Ci 77891~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Iron oxides~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 oxides
Rosa damascena extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Isododecane~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

More about Isododecane
Dimethicone~0.4–1%
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
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~0.4–0.95%
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
Polyethylene~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

More about Polyethylene
Ceresin~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Ceresin
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.35–0.85%
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
Mica~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

More about Mica
Silica silylate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

More about Silica silylate
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Hydrogenated polyisobutene
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

More about Disteardimonium hectorite
Squalane~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Squalane
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.45–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

More about Copernicia cerifera wax
Talc~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

More about Talc
Lecithin~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

More about Polyhydroxystearic acid
Isopropyl myristate~0.4–0.95%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

More about Isopropyl myristate
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.4–0.95%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

More about Ethylhexyl palmitate
Isostearic acid~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

More about Isostearic acid
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
Propylene carbonate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

More about Propylene carbonate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.35–0.8%
Formula
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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Titanium dioxide~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 dioxide
Ci 77891~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Iron oxides~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 oxides
Sand~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and suppport the delivery of other ingredients

More about Sand
Isododecane~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

More about Isododecane
Dimethicone~0.4–1%
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
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~0.4–0.95%
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
Polyethylene~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

More about Polyethylene
Ceresin~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Ceresin
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.35–0.85%
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
Silica silylate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

More about Silica silylate
Talc~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

More about Talc
Mica~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

More about Mica
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Hydrogenated polyisobutene
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

More about Disteardimonium hectorite
Squalane~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Squalane
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.45–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

More about Copernicia cerifera wax
Lecithin~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

More about Polyhydroxystearic acid
Isopropyl myristate~0.4–0.95%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

More about Isopropyl myristate
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.4–0.95%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

More about Ethylhexyl palmitate
Isostearic acid~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

More about Isostearic acid
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
Propylene carbonate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

More about Propylene carbonate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.35–0.8%
Formula
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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Titanium dioxide~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77891~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Iron oxides~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Clay~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin

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Isododecane~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

More about Isododecane
Dimethicone~0.4–1%
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

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Trimethylsiloxysilicate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Mica~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Polyethylene~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Ceresin~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Ceresin
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.35–0.85%
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

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Silica silylate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Talc~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Squalane~0.45–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Copernicia cerifera wax~0.5–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Lecithin~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Isopropyl myristate~0.4–0.95%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.4–0.95%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Isostearic acid~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propylene carbonate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.35–0.85%
Formula
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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Titanium dioxide~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 dioxide
Ci 77891~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Iron oxides~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 oxides
Lac~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees

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Isododecane~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

More about Isododecane
Dimethicone~0.45–1%
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
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Polyethylene~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Talc~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Ceresin~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.35–0.85%
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
Silica silylate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Mica~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

More about Mica
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

More about Disteardimonium hectorite
Squalane~0.35–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Squalane
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

More about Copernicia cerifera wax
Lecithin~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

More about Polyhydroxystearic acid
Isopropyl myristate~0.2–0.8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

More about Isopropyl myristate
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

More about Ethylhexyl palmitate
Isostearic acid~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

More about Isostearic acid
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
Propylene carbonate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

More about Propylene carbonate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.1–0.4%
Formula
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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Ci 77499~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Ci 77266~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77266
Ingredient list view

Unknown, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Mica, Ceresin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica silylate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Disteardimonium hectorite, Squalane, Copernicia cerifera wax, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isopropyl myristate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Propylene carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Cream, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Mica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Ceresin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica silylate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Disteardimonium hectorite, Squalane, Copernicia cerifera wax, Talc, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isopropyl myristate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Propylene carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Rosa damascena extract, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Ceresin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mica, Silica silylate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Disteardimonium hectorite, Squalane, Copernicia cerifera wax, Talc, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isopropyl myristate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Propylene carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Sand, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Ceresin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica silylate, Talc, Mica, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Disteardimonium hectorite, Squalane, Copernicia cerifera wax, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isopropyl myristate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Propylene carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Clay, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, Polyethylene, Ceresin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica silylate, Talc, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Disteardimonium hectorite, Squalane, Copernicia cerifera wax, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isopropyl myristate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Propylene carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Lac, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Talc, Ceresin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica silylate, Mica, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Disteardimonium hectorite, Squalane, Copernicia cerifera wax, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isopropyl myristate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Propylene carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ci 77499, Ci 77266

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Product summary

"e. L. F. Cosmetics - Putty Eye Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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