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MoisturizingHeptyl undecylenate, Lactobacillus + 4 moreWorks
“The soothing blend features Vitamins C and E-rich Aloe Vera, which works to hydrate the skin and aid in cellular renewal, while anti-inflammatory Willow Bark extract calms redness and keeps excess oils at bay, helping makeup last all day.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera fruit extract, heptyl undecylenate.
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 toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extractNot delivered
“The extract reduces dark spots, redness and inflammation while brightening skin, as Geranium Oil tightens skin and promotes regeneration, diminishing signs of ageing.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“The extract reduces dark spots, redness and inflammation while brightening skin, as Geranium Oil tightens skin and promotes regeneration, diminishing signs of ageing.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 juiceHeptyl undecylenate~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
More about Heptyl undecylenateCetearyl olivate~3.1–4.6%
Sorbitan olivate~3.1–4.7%
Silica~2.5–3.8%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateLactobacillus~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusCocos nucifera fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractOryza sativa extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractSalix alba bark extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractPelargonium roseum leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.7%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lysolecithin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinSclerotium gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPullulan~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.5%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.1–0.35%
- 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 oxidesIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Heptyl undecylenate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Silica, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Oryza sativa extract, Salix alba bark extract, Pelargonium roseum leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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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.
| INIKAOrganic Primer - Matte PerfectionYOUR PRODUCT | SuntegrityFace Sunscreen and Primer | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 23% |
| Price | $54.00 | $46.21−$7.79 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Astaxanthin |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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