Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Second Skin Complexxion Primer Cream
Source: From product name
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.
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, phenyl trimethicone.
Is mostly used to dissolve other ingredients. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might be comedogenic when used in high concentrations
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
Used 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
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
Is mostly used to dissolve other ingredients. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might be comedogenic when used in high concentrations
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Potential irritants
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
Is mostly used to dissolve other ingredients. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might be comedogenic when used in high concentrations
Used 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
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Ingredient list view
Octyldodecanol, Phenyl trimethicone, C13-16 isoparaffin, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Ceresin, Silica, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Microcrystalline wax, Pollen, Mica, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Unknown, Water, Sericin, Zea mays germ oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77891, Ci 77491, Ci 77492
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