Comparison between Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer vs. NYX Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer

Find out which product is better for your skin.

18 Ingredients 13

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Glycerin
3
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Isohexadecane
4
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
5
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder
6
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
6
Cucumber Fruit Extract/​cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
7
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7
Potassium Laurate
8
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
8
Disodium EDTA
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Uniqueness15 out of 18
83.3%
Uniqueness10 out of 13
76.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 18
22%
chemical
10 out of 18
56%
natural
5 out of 13
38%
chemical
7 out of 13
54%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#21,2-Hexanediol#13
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Ethylhexyl Palmitate#3Sorbitan Oleate#15
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Titanium Dioxide#17
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#3Propylene Glycol#9Tocopherol#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder#5

Detailed view

Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer vs. NYX Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2
Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 3

#3Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
Softening
Hair conditioning
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 4

#4Isohexadecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

Origin: chemical
Role: Stabilising, Viscosity controlling agent
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Origin: chemical
Role: Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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