MAKE UP FOR EVER Mini Step 1 Primer Color Corrector – 24HR Redness Control & Hydrating Primer
Works for
MoisturizingPhenyl trimethicone, Isododecane + 7 moreWorks
“Mini Step 1 Primer Color Corrector – 24HR Redness Control & Hydrating 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, butylene glycol.
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: methicone, phenyl trimethicone.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Perfect for addressing flushed skin or blemishes, its green pigments correct redness in skin for up to 24 hours.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Methyl trimethicone~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconePhenyl trimethicone~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeIsododecane~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneAlcohol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholButylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~1.4–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeAcrylates/dimethicone copolymer~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylates/dimethicone copolymerMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerPeg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeAlumina~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaPanthenol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDisteardimonium hectorite~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropylene carbonate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium myristoyl glutamate~0.2–0.7%
Ethyl vanillin~0.1–0.4%
Tin oxide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.3%
- 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 citrateAluminum hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideMethicone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateCi 77891~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.45%
- 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 dioxideCi 77007~0.05–0.2%
Ultramarines~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77492~0.01–0.1%
Iron oxides~0.01–0.05%
- 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, Methyl trimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Isododecane, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Alumina, Panthenol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Parfum, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene carbonate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium myristoyl glutamate, Ethyl vanillin, Tin oxide, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Aluminum hydroxide, Methicone, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77007, Ultramarines, Ci 77492, Iron oxides
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| MAKE UP FOR EVERMini Step 1 Primer Color Corrector – 24HR Redness Control & Hydrating PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Lottie LondonCoconut Primer | KVD BeautyLock It Hydrating Primer | VDLLumilayer Metal Cushion Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | — | — | $32.76 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"MAKE UP FOR EVER - Mini Step 1 Primer Color Corrector – 24HR Redness Control & Hydrating Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.40% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6
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