PRODUCT REVIEW
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Cream Skin Type.
peg-10 dimethicone
1.9% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
polymethylsilsesquioxane
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
cyclopentasiloxane
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
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.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Features and Benefits. . Multipurpose primer goes beyond traditional formulations, concealing redness (even rosacea) to even skin tone, while minimising the look of visible pores, fine lines and imperfections. .
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
hexyl laurate
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
polyglyceryl-4 isostearate
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
cyclopentasiloxane
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
polysilicone-11
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
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
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Potential irritants
hexyl laurate
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
polyglyceryl-4 isostearate
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
isododecane
9.5% -
14.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
polysilicone-11
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Polysilicone-11, Zinc oxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium dioxide, Peg-10 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Stearic acid, Alumina