Neutrogena

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Prep + Correct Primer

Name: Neutrogena - Healthy Skin Prep + Correct Primer
Brand: Neutrogena

Efficacy0/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Anti-aging

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“These primers won’t settle into fine lines, so makeup glides on easier and lasts longer.”

Source: Neutrogena

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Evens skin tone

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“It’s Prime Time Silky and lightweight, our color-correcting makeup primers are designed to instantly even skin tone and minimize the look of imperfections.”

Source: Neutrogena

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Dimethicone, Glycerin + 12 more

Works

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, peg-10 dimethicone.

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~3.7–5.6%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.8–2.7%

Peg-10 dimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss~1.5–2.3%

PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~1.1–1.7%

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.3%

Dimethicone crosspolymerKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface~0.3–0.75%

IsododecaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~0.1–0.45%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~2.8–4.2%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~2.1–3.1%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.3–2%

Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.45–1%

Tribehenin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%

Caprylyl methiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin~0.15–0.55%

Chondrus crispus extractUnder-dosedRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.05–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.3–2%est.

Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.9–1.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.05–0.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Methyl trimethicone~5.7–8.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients

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Dimethicone~3.7–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~2.8–4.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Butylene glycol~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~1.8–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Peg-10 dimethicone~1.5–2.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

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Pentylene glycol~1.3–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~1.1–1.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Diisostearyl malate~0.9–1.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Helps thicken the product consistency

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Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.3–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

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Magnesium sulfate~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tribehenin~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl methicone~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

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Glyceryl tribehenate/isostearate/eicosandioate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Isododecane~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Chondrus crispus extract~0.05–0.3%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

More about Chondrus crispus extract

Citric acid~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Methyl trimethicone, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-10 dimethicone, Pentylene glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diisostearyl malate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Magnesium sulfate, Tribehenin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl methicone, Glyceryl tribehenate/isostearate/eicosandioate, Isododecane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Chondrus crispus extract, Citric acid, Titanium dioxide

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Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 6	3 of 6	3 of 6
Key difference	—	Cyclopentasiloxane	Cyclopentasiloxane	Allantoin
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
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Product summary

"Neutrogena - Healthy Skin Prep + Correct Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (glycerin 1.80% - 2.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
2
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
3
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov

NeutrogenaHealthy Skin Prep + Correct Primer

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