E.l.f. Cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer

e.l.f. CosmeticsMint Melt Cooling Face PrimerIngredients

E.l.f. Cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer is a product from Primer category with 23 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate. The product is made by E.l.f. Cosmetics, from United States.

Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 11 more.

Organic score: 22% natural vs 61% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
PEG-150 Distearate
Cleansing agent, Surfactant
5
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
6
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
7
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
8
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning agent, Humectant

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [1]: Niacinamide
Moisturizing 7: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Softening 4: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Soothing 2: Niacinamide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Anti-aging 2: Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, PEG-150 Distearate
Contains chemical fragrances
Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Polysorbate 80, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
PEG
PEG
3 components
PEG-150 Distearate#4
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether#15
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#16

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: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#3Sodium Hyaluronate#8Propylene Glycol#181,2-Hexanediol#19
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Menthol#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Menthol#14

Detailed view

E.l.f. Cosmetics Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer

#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.

#2Butylene 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.

#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.

#4PEG-150 Distearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
PEG
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#5Polysorbate 80

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 80 is a formulation component. It helps the components to mix better and makes the product feel smooth on the skin.

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