Marc Jacobs Beauty Undercover Perfecting Coconut Face Primer
Works for
MoisturizingCoconut alkanes, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks
“” The five most essential coconut ingredients help prime and smooth skin.”
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, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LinaloolMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
C14-22 alkane~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicaprylyl ether~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherButylene glycol~3.2–3.9%
- 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 glycolCoconut alkanes~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesPolysilicone-11~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Polyglyceryl-10 mono/dioleate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 oleate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 oleateDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerGlycerin~1–1.3%
- 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 GlycerinCocos nucifera water~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterGlyceryl caprylate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateDimethicone~0.6–0.85%
- 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 DimethiconeSqualane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycine soja sterols~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseGlyceryl undecylenate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateLecithin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLaureth-12~0.3–0.6%
Gellan gum~0.3–0.55%
Cocos nucifera fruit juice~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Hydrated silica~0.3–0.55%
Disodium phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateSilica dimethyl silylate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium phosphate~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, C14-22 alkane, Dicaprylyl ether, Butylene glycol, Coconut alkanes, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-10 mono/dioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 oleate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera water, Glyceryl caprylate, Dimethicone, Squalane, Glycine soja sterols, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl undecylenate, Lecithin, Laureth-12, Gellan gum, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrated silica, Disodium phosphate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sodium phosphate, Tocopherol, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 BeautyUndercover Perfecting Coconut Face PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Lune+AsterHydralift Primer | jane iredaleSmooth Affair Illuminating Glow Face Primer | e.l.f. CosmeticsLuminous Putty Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $18.00 | $24.88 | $8.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Arginine | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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