Primera Love the Earth Alpine Berry Water Oil-Free Gel
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Helps strengthen the skin's moisture barrier. . Pine Needle Extract and Oil Absorbing Silica.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Oiliness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSilica~2.6–3.9%
1,2-hexanediol~1–1.45%
Sodium acrylate/vinyl alcohol copolymer~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerButylene glycol~1.2–1.7%
- 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 glycolTromethamine~0.9–1.35%
Sodium acrylic acid/ma copolymer~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia princeps leaf water~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.7%
- 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 caprylateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerDisodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateRubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractHydrolyzed corn starch~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchPinus sylvestris leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fragaria vesca leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.01–0.05%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Silica, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium acrylate/vinyl alcohol copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium acrylic acid/ma copolymer, Artemisia princeps leaf water, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan isostearate, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Pinus sylvestris leaf extract, Fragaria vesca leaf extract, Tocopherol
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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.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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