Marc Jacobs Beauty Under Perfecting Coconut Eye Primer
Works for
MoisturizingIsododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane + 9 moreWorks
“Lock in eyeshadow looks for 12 crease-proof hours with this luxurious eyeshadow primer that’s infused with nourishing coconut extracts.”
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: dimethicone, isododecane.
Evens skin toneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ~0.45–1.1%, below the ~4% it needsUnder-dosed
“It glides on effortlessly with a creamy, lightweight texture, and helps even skin tone, intensifying eyeshadow for gorgeous payoff in every stroke.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sorbitan sesquioleateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Isododecane~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneTalc~7.5–11.3%
Mica~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCyclopentasiloxane~4.2–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDisteardimonium hectorite~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteTrimethylsiloxysilicate~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicatePolyethylene~2.2–3.4%
Trihydroxystearin~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinTriethylhexanoin~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinHydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides~1.2–1.8%
Vp/eicosene copolymer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerSorbitan sesquioleate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateDimethicone~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeSilica~1–1.5%
Peg-40 stearate~0.55–1.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSynthetic beeswax~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxPropylene carbonate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateButylene glycol~0.45–1.05%
- 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 glycolCocos nucifera fruit juice~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.4–0.95%
Maltodextrin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinGlycerin~0.4–1%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Syringa vulgaris leaf cell culture extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enantia chlorantha bark extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Enantia chlorantha bark extractCitric acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%
Oleanolic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Oleanolic acidTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- 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 77891~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77163~0.1–0.35%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.35%
- 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
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
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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.
| Marc Jacobs BeautyUnder Perfecting Coconut Eye PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Rare BeautyAlways An Optimist Weightless Eye Primer | Anastasia Beverly HillsMini Eye Primer | Thrive CausemeticsEye Lift 360° Waterproof Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 31% | 29% |
| Price | — | $18.57 | $15.44 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Polysilicone-11 | Panthenol | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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