jane iredale Smooth Affair Primer and Brightener for Oily Skin
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Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Bring out your natural radiance with this revolutionary primer, designed to even out skin tone, minimize pores, and visibly reduce fine lines for a smooth, matte finish.”
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.
Anti-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Pistacia lentiscus gumNot delivered
“Smooth Affair for Oily Skin also fights blemishes and reduces shine.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract + 2 moreMay 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
“Algae Extract firms the skin and prevents moisture loss.”
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, sucrose.
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, coco-caprylate/caprate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~3.1–3.7%
Coconut alkanes~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesPolysilicone-11~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Coco-caprylate/caprate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateStearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractRaphanus sativus root extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pistacia lentiscus gum~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Pistacia lentiscus gumPyrus malus fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractPectin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.35–0.65%
Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- 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 oilSodium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAlcohol denat.~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.6%
- 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~0.2–0.35%
- 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 oxidesMica~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSucrose~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseEthylcellulose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Coconut alkanes, Polysilicone-11, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Stearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Raphanus sativus root extract, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Pectin, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Xanthan gum, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium chloride, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lecithin, Alcohol denat., Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Mica, Sucrose, Ethylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric acid
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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.
| jane iredaleSmooth Affair Primer and Brightener for Oily SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Derma ESkin De-Stress Cheek & Eye Cream Corrector | TatchaThe Silk Canvas Protective Primer | e.l.f. Cosmeticse.f. Puff Puff Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $52.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Cbd | Dimethicone | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"jane iredale - Smooth Affair Primer and Brightener for Oily Skin" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 0.10% - 0.25% and glycerin 4.20% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "jane iredale" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 50.00$ in the United States, for 53.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 64.00CA$ in Canada and for 86.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Mastic liposome treatment for shiny and impure skinmibellebiochemistry.com
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- 5
- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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