e.l.f. Cosmetics

e.l.f. Cosmetics Retro Paradise Primer Glow Oil

Name: e.l.f. Cosmetics - Retro Paradise Primer Glow Oil
Brand: e.l.f. Cosmetics

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 4 more

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What the product description says

“Get glowing, radiant skin with this hydrating, tropical elixir-infused primer oil.”

Source: e.l.f.

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.

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).

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey activeEffect: 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.~25–37%

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~8.7–13.1%

Limnanthes alba seed oilKey activeEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~3.9–5.9%

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilKey activeEffect: HighPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~2.4–3.6%

Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey activeEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~0.55–1.25%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.6–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil

Medium risk

We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture lossHigh~2.4–3.6%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~25–37%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~8.7–13.1%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.6–1.35%est.

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%

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

Vitis vinifera seed oil~8.7–13.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil

Limnanthes alba seed oil~3.9–5.9%

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

Rosa rubiginosa seed oil~2.4–3.6%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss

More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oil

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.6–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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 juice powder

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.55–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oil

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil

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	e.l.f. CosmeticsRetro Paradise Primer Glow OilYOUR PRODUCT	NYX Professional MakeupHydra Touch Oil Primer	ULTANourishing Primer Oil	TarteBase Tape Hydrating Primer
Match	—	35%	30%	27%
Price	—	—	—	$17.19
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 5	2 of 5	3 of 5
Key difference	—	—	Agran Oil	Betaine
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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