PRODUCT REVIEW
Laura Mercier Eye Basics Primer
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Its sheer, creamy texture blends easily and smoothly, leaving a long-lasting, semi-matte finish.
copernicia cerifera wax
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
beeswax
4.1% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
The peach shade is ideal for brightening and corrects the look of sallow skin, illuminating your skin tone.
retinyl palmitate
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
retinyl palmitate
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
centaurea cyanus flower extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
isopropyl myristate
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinyl palmitate
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-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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Potential irritants
retinyl palmitate
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
centaurea cyanus flower extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
isopropyl myristate
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
isododecane
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
disteardimonium hectorite
5.9% -
8.8%
Irritation risk:
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
cera alba
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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Ingredient list view
Isododecane, Disteardimonium hectorite, Cera alba, Beeswax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Ozokerite, Talc, Lanolin acid, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Propylene carbonate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Isopropyl myristate, Propylparaben, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77007, Ultramarines, Ci 77510, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77163