innisfree No Sebum Blur Primer

innisfree No Sebum Blur Primer

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone + 5 more
Works

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

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).

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~23–35%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~4.4–6.6%
PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~2–3%
Cyclohexasiloxane· EmollientEffect: LowA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels~3.7–5.6%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.2–0.75%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.1–0.45%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.35%
Anti-aging
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopherol
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Innisfree No Sebum Blur Primer helps to flawlessly cover pores and wrinkles to give your skin a bright smooth look.”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.2–0.75%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.35%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract + 2 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.2–0.75%
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.2–0.75%
Camellia japonica leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.15–0.55%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Mentha arvensis leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Mentha arvensis leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Orchid extractA plant extract that can be used as fragranceHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Citrus unshiu peel extract—High~0.15–0.6%est.
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.5%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Camellia japonica leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

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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Dimethicone~4.4–6.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Cyclohexasiloxane~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

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Silica~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~2–3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polymethyl methacrylate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections

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Mineral salts~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicked product formulations. Might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation

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Propanediol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Mentha arvensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Water~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Mica~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Iron oxides~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Diospyros kaki fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Diospyros kaki fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Iron oxides~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77491~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Mica~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Ci 77499~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Mica~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Dipropylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Water~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aluminum hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

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Ci 77491~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Water~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ci 77492~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Orchid extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that can be used as fragrance

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Ci 77499~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Ci 77492~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Ci 77491~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Citrus unshiu peel extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Ci 77499~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

More about Ci 77499
Camellia japonica leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 dioxide
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 dioxide
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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2-hexandiol
Not recognized
Ci 77492~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Iron oxides~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 oxides
Ingredient list view

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Parfum, Polymethyl methacrylate, Mineral salts, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propanediol, Mentha arvensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Sodium citrate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Iron oxides, Diospyros kaki fruit extract, Diospyros kaki fruit extract, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, Ci 77499, Linalool, Limonene, Mica, Dipropylene glycol, Water, Aluminum hydroxide, Ci 77491, Water, Ci 77492, Orchid extract, Ci 77499, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Ci 77499, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Titanium dioxide, Titanium dioxide, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Unknown, Ci 77492, Tocopherol, Iron oxides

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Product summary

"innisfree - No Sebum Blur Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

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