Works for
MoisturizingOligopeptide-68, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
“Applying with a lightweight texture, the primer offers an ultra-hydrating base for makeup.”
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: glycine soja oil, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: oligopeptide-68
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Oligopeptide-68, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
This product contains oligopeptide-68. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosa damascena flower water + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholIsopentyldiol~3–3.7%
Rosa damascena flower water~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.9–1.1%
Hexylene glycol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolMica~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaButylene glycol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumParfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumVaccinium myrtillus leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cichorium intybus root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractT-butyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholAluminum hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Ammonium polyacrylate~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Oligopeptide-68~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-68Tin oxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideHydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinGlycine soja oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSodium oleate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium oleateDisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Ci 15985~0.15–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Ci 77891~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 16035~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Isopentyldiol, Rosa damascena flower water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Mica, Butylene glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Parfum, Parfum, Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract, Cichorium intybus root extract, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, T-butyl alcohol, Aluminum hydroxide, Citronellol, Ammonium polyacrylate, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Oligopeptide-68, Tin oxide, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glycine soja oil, Sodium oleate, Disodium edta, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 77891, Ci 16035
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| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $7.38 | — | $28.11+$20.73 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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