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MoisturizingDimethicone, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“The face kit combines a limited edition marbled highlighter powder to accentuate your features, with a hydrating primer to prep skin.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Tocopherol + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteDimethicone~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 DimethiconeHectorite~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholEthylene/acrylic acid copolymer~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zeolite~1.3–1.9%
Sorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Tin oxide~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Water~0.35–0.8%
Poloxamer 338~0.3–0.75%
Silica~0.45–1.1%
Alumina~0.4–1%
- 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 AluminaMagnesium oxide~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 75470~0.15–0.65%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.7%
- 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 dioxideWater~0.1–0.4%
Glycerin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolPeg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a gel-like product texture
More about Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 etherPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.3%
Niacinamide~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Inulin lauryl carbamate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlcohol denat.~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidDisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateSodium phosphate~0.05–0.3%
Acmella oleracea extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium laurate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Potassium laurateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideBht~0.05–0.2%
Haematococcus pluvialis extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolButylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLimonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Hectorite, Mica, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Zeolite, Sorbic acid, Tin oxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Water, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Alumina, Magnesium oxide, Ci 75470, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Alcohol denat., 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Disodium edta, Parfum, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium phosphate, Acmella oleracea extract, Potassium laurate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bht, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Tocopherol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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