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MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 12 moreWorks
“Not only will this natural face primer moisturise and prepare your skin for makeup, but it will also give your face a dreamy and subtle glow, just like an Instagram filter ;) Why this product is special Gives your skin a subtle glow Hyaluronic acid is super moisturising Prepares your skin for makeup Makeup stays on longer Small wrinkles and pores become less visible Amber improves skin condition Convenient packaging with dispenser Natural ingredients Vegan The effect of this primer is two-fold it effectively moisturises the skin thus preparing it for makeup application, AND it gives your skin an amazing glow.”
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:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl glucoside~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholTitanium dioxide~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works 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 dioxideMica~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateXylitylglucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolTocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- 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 oilSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.3–0.6%
- 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 juice powderAmber powder~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydrolyzed beta-glucan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIron oxides~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 oxidesCi 77491~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77499~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.05%
Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Glyceryl stearate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Amber powder, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed beta-glucan, Xylitol, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Unknown
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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.
| Uoga UogaComet TailYOUR PRODUCT | Pure & CareSerum Oil-Cocktail Night Repair- 1 pcs | Laboratoires de BiarritzHYDRA-PROTECT + Moisturising Fluid Face Organic | Augustinus BaderThe Hydration Heroes with The Rich Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 46% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | $23.69 | $325.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-5 | Ectoin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Uoga Uoga - Comet Tail" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.60%, anhydroxylitol 0.50% - 0.75%, xylitylglucoside 0.55% - 0.80% and glycerin 2.00% - 2.40%). 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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