Works for
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Fructose + 6 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructose, glycerin.
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?
Irritancy18 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~6.2–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlyceryl caprylate~2.4–3.7%
- 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 caprylateGlycerin~2.1–3.1%
- 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 GlycerinFructose~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideSodium gluconate~1.2–1.8%
Withania somnifera root extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.4–0.95%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilMaltodextrin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinMoringa oleifera seed extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.7%
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilCupressus sempervirens oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Citral~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Glycerin, Fructose, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Sodium gluconate, Withania somnifera root extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Maltodextrin, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Unknown, Zingiber officinale root oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral
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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.
| Skik alchemistPrimerYOUR PRODUCT | TulaPrime of Your Life Smoothing & Firming Treatment Primer | Grown AlchemistAnti-Pollution Primer | RevlonPrime Plus Evening Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | $33.59 | $10.72 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Skik alchemist - Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (fructose 1.60% - 2.40% and glycerin 2.10% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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