Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Glyceryl glucoside + 3 moreWorks
“Active ingredients like glycerol hydrate the skin deep down.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl glucoside.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.Medium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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.~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Pentylene glycol~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlyceryl glucoside~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideSodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerVp/methacrylamide/vinyl imidazole copolymer~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.8%
Sodium acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerKappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractLecithin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl glucoside, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Vp/methacrylamide/vinyl imidazole copolymer, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Lecithin, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| SephoraCare PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Heir AtelierFace Primer | TatchaThe Silk Canvas Protective Primer | NABLAAngel Aura Radiant Plumping Serum Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 29% | 29% |
| Price | — | — | $52.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Cyclopentasiloxane | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Revlon PhotoReady Prime Plus Brightening & Skin Tone Evening PrimerREVOLUTION SKINCARE Revolution Pro 24k Priming Serum
Product summary
"Sephora - Care Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glyceryl glucoside 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 25.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
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