Works for
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl cocoate + 8 moreWorks
“This hybrid oil primer helps powder to melt onto the skin, creating an ultra-smooth and even finish.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethiconol, helianthus annuus seed oil.
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-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ubiquinone, TocopherolMay help
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexyl cocoate~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl cocoateDimethiconol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolMethyl trimethicone~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconePseudozyma epicola/soybean flour/apricot kernel oil/olive fruit oil/sunflower seed oil/sweet almond oil/angelica gigas root extract ferment extract filtrate~2.7–4%
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilSchisandra chinensis fruit extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oilPropolis extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractSpilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astragalus membranaceus root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ubiquinone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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
Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Dimethiconol, Methyl trimethicone, Pseudozyma epicola/soybean flour/apricot kernel oil/olive fruit oil/sunflower seed oil/sweet almond oil/angelica gigas root extract ferment extract filtrate, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Propolis extract, Spilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol
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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.
| ULTAAnti-Caking PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | COVER FXAnti-Aging Primer | Formula 10.0.6Hold Tight Vitamin B Smoothing Daily Primer | Urban DecayOptical Illusion Complex Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 24% | 21% | 20% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-3 | Panthenol | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ULTA - Anti-Caking Primer" is effective for: Anti-oxidation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails from 18.00$ up to 27.95$ in the United States.
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