PRODUCT REVIEW
Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Perfecting & Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
glycerin
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
glycine soja oil
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
methicone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
With a touch of sheer coverage, the powder avoids settling into fine lines and pores, giving a modern matte finish that is crease-free.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Enriched with antioxidant rich Green Tea Extract as well as Vitamin C, over time your complexion will be treated to a more youthful looking glow with a brighter, more even tone.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
0/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
allantoin
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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All ingredients
cetyl alcohol
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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Ingredient list view
Water, Tridecyl neopentanoate, Cetyl alcohol, Glycine soja oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Mel extract, Honey extract, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Honey, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Rose extract, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Glycerin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylyl glycol, Lanolin, Stearic acid, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Polymethyl methacrylate, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium sulfite, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Unknown, Talc, Magnesium myristate, Nylon-12, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Zea mays starch, Sodium dehydroacetate, Methylparaben, Lauroyl lysine, Propylparaben, Polymethyl methacrylate, Butylparaben, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glycine soja oil, Tocopherol, Methicone, Ultramarines, Iron oxides, Unknown