Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer
Works for
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane + 5 moreWorks
“Skin Care Concerns Home Skin Ceuticals Medical Skincare Dermatologist approved Teen & Pre-Teen Acne & Blemishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles Visible Pores Dark Circles & Puffiness Dull Skin Dry Skin Oily Skin Combination Skin Redness Pigmentation Dehydrated Skin Sensitive Skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: peg-10 dimethicone, isododecane.
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“What it does • Multipurpose primer goes beyond traditional formulations, concealing redness (even rosacea) to even skin tone, while minimizing the look of visible pores, fine lines and imperfections.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“With a texture unlike any other, this oil free primer not only creates a smooth, even canvas for makeup, but also conceals redness, minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and provides broad spectrum SPF 15 protection, all in a supremely airy, silky, cloud-like texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–35%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecane~9.5–14.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecanePolysilicone-11~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Zinc oxide~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxidePolymethylsilsesquioxane~2.7–4.1%
- 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 PolymethylsilsesquioxaneTitanium dioxide~2.4–3.6%
- 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 dioxidePeg-10 dimethicone~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeHexyl laurate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl lauratePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateStearic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAlumina~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaIngredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Polysilicone-11, Zinc oxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium dioxide, Peg-10 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Stearic acid, Alumina
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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.
| Hourglass CosmeticsVeil Mineral PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothSkin to Die For No-Filter Mattifying Primer & Complexion Perfector | jane iredaleSmooth Affair Mattifying Face Primer | REVOLUTION SKINCAREGoddess Glow Primer Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 27% | 25% | 25% |
| Price | $22.00 | $32.00+$10.00 | $50.00+$28.00 | $13.25−$8.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide | Arginine | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Hourglass - Veil Mineral Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Hourglass" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 22.00$ up to 71.00$ in the United States, from 20.00£ up to 24.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 28.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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