E.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer

E.l.f.Hydrating Face PrimerIngredients

E.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer is a product from Primer category with 10 ingredients. Notable: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil. The product is made by E.l.f..

Hydrating Face Primer provides following positive effects: Softening, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Antiseptic and 1 more.

Organic score: 20% natural vs 80% chemical.

INCI

1
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
2
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion stabilizer, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)
Fragrance ingredient, Masking
5
Tocopheryl Acetate
Skin conditioning agent
6
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
7
Caprylyl Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Humectant
8
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

All the Positive

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Vitamins [2]: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidants [3]: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Nutrifying 3: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Softening 1: Tocopheryl Acetate
Lightening 1: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)
Elasticity improvement 1: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#1

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

E.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer

#1Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

#2Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

#3Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

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

#4Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Lightening
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a derivative of ascorbic and palmitic acids. It's a fat-soluble form of Vitamin C. It penetrates into the skin through cell membranes. Acts as an antioxidant. Due to its antioxidant properties, it is considered a rejuvenating vitamin. Controls the production of collagen in cells. Non-irritant at neutral pH.

#5Tocopheryl Acetate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Softening
Nutrifying
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamine E. It’s used as an alternative to Tocopherol because it is more stable in the formulation. It has all the positive effects of Tocopherol plus better stability. It’s a brilliant component. It conditions and nourishes the skin helping it to resist aging. It also helps to protect the skin from the sun. High concentrations of Tocopheryl Acetate can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.

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