
“Working to brighten the complexion, the priming balm is enriched with skin-loving ingredients including antioxidants and peptides to help the appearance of skin tone and texture, while hydrating and nourishing.”
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-37
“Upon application, the silky and luxurious formula imparts a dewy, radiant glow that seems to defy the signs of age and time.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-37. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
“Formulated with micro-spheres, the balm helps blur skin imperfections, reduce pore size and redness, and provides oil and blemish control, while actively working to reduce inflammation and improve the skin’s texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
This product contains antioxidants (decarboxy carnosine hcl) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateUsed 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
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneOne 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 GlycerinCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneA 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
More about DimethiconeCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaA type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilA type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidA silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMight be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed
More about Decarboxy carnosine hclPure 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 TocopherolUsed 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 glycolAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesWorks 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
More about Titanium dioxideWater, Zinc oxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Hydroxypropylcocoate peg-8 dimethicone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Physalis angulata extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Silica, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Propylene carbonate, Parfum, Phytic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-37, Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Tocopherol, Butylene glycol, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| StilaStay All Day 10-in-1 Illuminating Skin VeilYOUR PRODUCT | Dolce & GabbanaSecret Veil Hydrating Radiant Primer | CHANELCC | InnoxaAnti Ageing Tinted CC Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $73.08 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Fig Fruit Extract | Hyaluronic Acid | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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