PRODUCT REVIEW
Marc Jacobs Beauty Under Perfecting Coconut Eye Primer
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Lock in eyeshadow looks for 12 crease-proof hours with this luxurious eyeshadow primer that’s infused with nourishing coconut extracts.
dimethicone
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
glycerin
0.4% -
1%
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
triethylhexanoin
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It glides on effortlessly with a creamy, lightweight texture, and helps even skin tone, intensifying eyeshadow for gorgeous payoff in every stroke.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| 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: 0
Potential irritants
sorbitan sesquioleate
0.8% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
enantia chlorantha bark extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
oleanolic acid
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Potential irritants
sorbitan sesquioleate
0.8% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
enantia chlorantha bark extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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isododecane
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
talc
7.5% -
11.3%
Irritation risk:
Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish
mica
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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Ingredient list view
Isododecane, Talc, Mica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disteardimonium hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Trihydroxystearin, Triethylhexanoin, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Dimethicone, Silica, Peg-40 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic beeswax, Propylene carbonate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Butylene glycol, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Water, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower, Syringa vulgaris leaf cell culture extract, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Oleanolic acid, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 77163, Iron oxides
Sources
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Sorbitan sesquioleate, a common emulsifier in topical corticosteroids, is an important contact allergen
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Anti-oxidant, Histopathology and LD50 Evaluation of Ethanol Stem Bark Extract of Enantia chlorantha in Rodents
- Effectiveness of the formulation that containing oleanolic acid 3% on inhibition of 5-α reductase activity on skin of patients with acne