L'Oréal Paris Infallible Magic Essence Primer Drops
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 5 moreWorks
“With an ultra-lightweight water texture that absorbs quickly into skin, the energising priming essence helps to brighten the look of sallow complexions while deeply hydrating for up to 24 hours.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.25–0.45%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“With an ultra-lightweight water texture that absorbs quickly into skin, the energising priming essence helps to brighten the look of sallow complexions while deeply hydrating for up to 24 hours.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum fruit extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Actinidia chinensis fruit water + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~8.2–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~1.6–2%
Xanthan gum~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumActinidia chinensis fruit water~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but it is unlikely that it can have an effect in the skin
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit waterSodium hyaluronate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteParfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractHexyl cinnamal~0.35–0.6%
Maltodextrin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Lactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidTin oxide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxidePotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Titanium dioxide~0.25–0.45%
- 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 dioxideMica~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 42090~0.1–0.2%
Ci 75470~0.05–0.1%
Ci 77510~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Sodium hyaluronate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Parfum, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Maltodextrin, Sodium benzoate, Lactic acid, Tin oxide, Potassium sorbate, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Ci 42090, Ci 75470, Ci 77510
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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.
| L'Oréal ParisInfallible Magic Essence Primer DropsYOUR PRODUCT | Skincare by Dr VSuper Hydrating Toner | EmbryolisseEau De Beaute Rosamelis | AlverdeOrganic Rose Blossom Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | — | $28.00 | $15.66 | $3.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | — | Sodium Lactate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"L'Oréal Paris - Infallible Magic Essence Primer Drops" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.10% - 5.10% and sodium hyaluronate 0.65% - 0.95%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 9.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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