Comparison between Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer vs. NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Illuminating Primer

Find out which product is better for your skin.

18 Ingredients 22

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Cyclopentasiloxane
3
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
3
Glycerin
4
Isohexadecane
4
Caprylyl Methicone
5
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
5
Isododecane
6
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
6
Dimethicone
7
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
8
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
8
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
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Uniqueness15 out of 18
83.3%
Uniqueness19 out of 22
86.4%

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
2 out of 22
9%
chemical
18 out of 22
82%

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: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Propylene Glycol#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer vs. NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Illuminating 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

#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.

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#2Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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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#3Glycerin

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 4

#4Isohexadecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Caprylyl Methicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Origin: chemical
Role: Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Isododecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Isododecane is an emollient and a good base for colorants. Very often used in powders and shades because it spreads on the skin nicely. It also helps to soften the skin and helps to lower water loss making all the moisturizing components work better.

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