The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer
Works for
MoisturizingDimethicone, Isodecyl neopentanoate + 3 moreWorks
“This formula uses advanced adaptive silicones to act as a matte, hydrating, blurring primer for makeup that looks higher in definition and adheres for longer.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isodecyl neopentanoate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Formulated with advanced adaptive silicone particles that let your make up last longer, The Ordinary’s High-Adherence Silicone Primer works to blur the look of imperfections – including fine lines and enlarged pores – to create the optimum base for make up application.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Isodecyl neopentanoate~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateDimethicone~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeDimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymerHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2–3%
- 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 copolymerIsohexadecane~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneDisiloxane~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoceteth-20~0.9–1.3%
Polysilicone-11~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.6%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Disiloxane, Isoceteth-20, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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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.
| The OrdinaryHigh-Adherence Silicone PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Formula 10.0.6Hold Tight Vitamin B Smoothing Daily Primer | Wander BeautySmooth Sailing Perfecting Primer | Indeed LabsInstant Results Nanoblur | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 29% | 28% |
| Price | $6.00 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Vitamin C | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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