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MoisturizingGlycerin, Diglycerin + 9 moreWorks
“What it is: A clean, silicone-free dewy makeup primer with hyaluronic acid that grips makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrates skin to prevent meltdown and caking.”
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:
betaine, diglycerin.
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: cannabis sativa seed extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf waterWater~12–17%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Peg-150 distearate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearatePolyglyceryl-10 eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diglycerin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinCannabis sativa seed extract~1.2–1.8%
Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus avium flower extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agave tequilana leaf extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateNiacinamide~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSorbitol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPullulan~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanInositol~0.35–0.85%
Betaine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCarbomer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerMaltose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Pvp~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpPropylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPanthenol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolVegetable amino acids~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.6%
Citric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAlcohol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 AlcoholBenzoic acid~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Peg-150 distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate, Diglycerin, Cannabis sativa seed extract, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Prunus avium flower extract, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Pullulan, Inositol, Betaine, Carbomer, Maltose, Xylitol, Sodium hydroxide, Pvp, Propylene glycol, Panthenol, Vegetable amino acids, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Alcohol, Benzoic acid, Sodium benzoate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| MILK MAKEUPHydro Grip PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | EssenceHydro Hero Primer | REVOLUTION SKINCAREI Heart Revolution Tasty Watermelon Serum Primer | I Heart RevolutionTasty Watermelon Serum Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | $20.00 | $9.00−$11.00 | $13.29−$6.71 | $13.40−$6.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Ectoin | Ectoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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