jane iredale Smooth Affair Facial Primer & Brightener - CLEARANCE
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“Also containing anti-ageing properties this primer helps to even the skin tone, minimise the appearance of pores and increase luminosity.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Ascorbyl glucoside + 3 moreMay help
“Also containing anti-ageing properties this primer helps to even the skin tone, minimise the appearance of pores and increase luminosity.”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Zinc pca + 6 moreWorks well
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:
zinc pca, royal jelly.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, lecithin.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Olea europaea leaf extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) 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: Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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 juiceCitrus paradisi fruit extract~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Raphanus sativus root extract~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Olea europaea leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractAscorbyl glucoside~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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 Ascorbyl glucosideZinc pca~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaSodium ascorbate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Royal jelly~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Royal jellyTocopherol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 TocopherolCitrus grandis peel extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
More about Citrus grandis peel extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.7%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.7%
- 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 triglycerideLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractXanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Raphanus sativus root extract, Lecithin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Olea europaea leaf extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Zinc pca, Sodium ascorbate, Royal jelly, Tocopherol, Citrus grandis peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Xanthan gum
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| jane iredaleSmooth Affair Facial Primer & Brightener - CLEARANCEYOUR PRODUCT | 100% PURELuminous Primer | Meow Meow TweetUnderarm Primer | Saint CosmeticsAngel Face Perfecting Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 27% | 26% | 26% |
| Price | — | $45.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Glycerin | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review hindawi.com
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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