
“The radiant primer is also infused with Cotton Extract to blur pores and imperfections, while Camellia Oil softens the skin, and reinforces the natural moisture barrier.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide np
This product contains aspartic acid, serine, threonine. 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.
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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 GlycerinAn emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinHelps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHelps water and oil mix together and is used as a cleansing agent
More about Ceteth-10Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractFlower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilUsed 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 glycolA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleateAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a more even product formulation
More about Meadowfoam estolideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineA synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaA type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apA 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 acetateWater, Glycerin, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triethylhexanoin, Silica, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Behenyl alcohol, Ceteth-10, Tromethamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rose flower oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Butylene glycol, Gossypium herbaceum extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Alteromonas ferment filtrate, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Glycine soja sterols, Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, Sodium pca, Meadowfoam estolide, Sodium lactate, Lecithin, Ceramide np, Cetearyl glucoside, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrogenated polydecene, Arginine, Hydroxyethyl urea, Aspartic acid, Gluconolactone, Pca, Glycosphingolipids, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Ceteareth-20, Sodium benzoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycine, Serine, Alanine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Ceramide ap, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenylalanine, Histidine
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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.
| Holika HolikaPuri Pore No Sebum Dewy Blur PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Ciaté LondonSuperfruit Burst Citrus AHA Primer | FAQP1 Manuka Honey Primer | Anastasia Beverly HillsMini Eye Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 28% | 23% |
| Price | — | $28.00 | $47.99 | $15.43 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 25 | 9 of 25 | 12 of 25 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ns | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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