Comparison between Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer vs. NYX Honey Dew Me Up

Find out which product is better for your skin.

18 Ingredients 35

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Glycerin
3
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
3
Alcohol Denatured
4
Isohexadecane
4
Betaine
5
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
5
Honey Extract/​mel Extract/​extrait De Miel
6
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
6
Collagen Extract
7
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7
Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract
8
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
8
Hyaluronic Acid
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Uniqueness13 out of 18
72.2%
Uniqueness30 out of 35
85.7%

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
13 out of 35
37%
chemical
15 out of 35
43%

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: 5Negative: 1
Glycerin#2Betaine#4Allantoin#181,2-Hexanediol#23Panthenol#26Alcohol Denatured#3
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#18
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#18Limonene#30

Detailed view

Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer vs. NYX Honey Dew Me Up
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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#3Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 4

#4Isohexadecane

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

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

Position 5

#5Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Origin: chemical
Role: Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Honey Extract/​mel Extract/​extrait De Miel

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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