E.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum

e.l.f. CosmeticsHydrating Primer SerumIngredients

E.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum is a product from Uncategorized category with 22 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract. The product is made by E.l.f. Cosmetics, from United States.

Hydrating Primer Serum provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging and 9 more.

Organic score: 23% natural vs 55% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Propylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Soluble Collagen
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Film former, Hair conditioning, Humectant
5
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning agent, Humectant
6
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
7
Tocopheryl Acetate (Ve)
8
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Humectant

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [1]: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract
Moisturizing 8: Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-32, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol
Softening 6: Glycerin, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-32, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol
Cleansing 2: PEG-32, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Antiseptic 2: Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
PEG
PEG
3 components
PEG-32#12
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether#20
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#21

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
Yes
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Propylene Glycol#3Sodium Hyaluronate#5Butylene Glycol#22
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#8

Detailed view

E.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Primer Serum

#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.

#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.

#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

#4Soluble Collagen

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Film former, Hair conditioning, Humectant
Moisturizing
Softening
Elasticity improvement
Antistatic
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#5Sodium Hyaluronate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Humectant
Moisturizing
Softening
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Sodium Hyaluronate is an amazing component! It plays very important role in skin hydration process. It helps to maintain water balance and lower water loss. Scientists have found a direct dependence between the level of Sodium Hyaluronate in cells and skin aging. That's why this component is so much important. It must be in your routine if you want to have a healthy and fresh looking skin.

Some people think that Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic acid are different names of the same component, but it is not entirely correct. Hyaluronic acid is a different chemical but with similar effects. Actually, Sodium Hyaluronate is used in cosmetics much more often because it’s more stable and has much better resistance to oxidation.

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