innisfree Brightening Pore Priming Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 13 moreStrong evidence
“INNISFREE Brightening Pore Priming Cream is a daily primer that glides smoothly on the skin to hydrate and blur out the appearance of pores.”
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.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidWeak evidence
“It's made with Niacinamide to improve the appearance of pigmentation, while Panthenol helps to soothe and protect the skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus reticulata peel extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated olive oil lauryl esters~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A 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 butterCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.1%
- 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 triglycerideDimethicone~1.5–1.9%
- 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 DimethiconePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateNiacinamide~0.95–1.2%
- 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 NiacinamidePhytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl dimethicone~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Stearyl dimethiconeGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrate1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.7%
Glyceryl stearate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePanthenol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolNylon-12~0.5–0.75%
Polyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateParfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.3–0.6%
- 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 PolymethylsilsesquioxaneOctadecene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.4–0.6%
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.2–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCitrus reticulata peel extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
More about Citrus reticulata peel extractDisodium edta~0.1–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.1–0.15%
- 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 acidTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated olive oil lauryl esters, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Stearyl dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate citrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Panthenol, Nylon-12, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Parfum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Octadecene, Silica, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl caprylate, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopherol
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| innisfreeBrightening Pore Priming CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MarudermHyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face & Body Cream | NaturiumMulti-Peptide Moisturizer | OrjenaResponse synergy barrier cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 85% | 85% |
| Price | — | $21.99 | $11.00 | $25.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Sh-Polypeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "innisfree - Brightening Pore Priming Cream" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Stearyl dimethicone, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin eIrritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "innisfree" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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