Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer - Hydrating Face Primer
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Ethylhexyl olivate + 6 moreWorks
“Pure Canvas Primer - Hydrating Face Primer”
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, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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: squalane, isododecane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateEthylhexyl olivate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl olivateIsododecane~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecanePeg-8/smdi copolymer~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCaprylyl glycol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyurethane-35~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbeth-30 tetraisostearate~0.5–1.15%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerDipropylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSorbitan sesquiisostearate~0.35–0.8%
Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPpg-8-ceteth-20~0.3–0.75%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Methylpropanediol~0.15–0.55%
Trisodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.45%
- 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
More about Sodium citrateSodium carrageenan~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMica~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPhenylpropanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolMaris sal~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- 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 oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Ethylhexyl olivate, Isododecane, Peg-8/smdi copolymer, Squalane, Caprylyl glycol, Polyurethane-35, Sorbeth-30 tetraisostearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Ppg-8-ceteth-20, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Potassium hydroxide, Methylpropanediol, Trisodium edta, Sodium citrate, Sodium carrageenan, Citric acid, Mica, Phenylpropanol, Maris sal, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Laura MercierPure Canvas Primer - Hydrating Face PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Lune+AsterHydralift Primer | Pacifica BeautyMatte Greens Skin Solve Primer | Estée LauderFuturist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 23% | 21% |
| Price | $80.04 | $18.00−$62.04 | — | $18.00−$62.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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