MUA Makeup Academy PRO / BASE Refresh & Revive Under Eye Primer

Judging from the ingredient list, "MUA Makeup Academy - PRO / BASE Refresh & Revive Under Eye Primer" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. MUA Makeup Academy - PRO / BASE Refresh & Revive Under Eye Primer ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, ethylhexyl palmitate and stearic acid in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

• This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.80% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.