Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer

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Caprylyl Methicone

Water

PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Disiloxane

Polysilicone-11

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Tripeptide-29

Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Niacinamide

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Tocopherol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Isohexadecane

Polysorbate 80

Laureth-12

Sorbitan Oleate

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Silica

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Phenethyl Alcohol

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Citronellol

Geraniol

Farnesol

Limonene

Linalool

Citral

Caprylyl Methicone, Water, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Disiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Tripeptide-29, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Laureth-12, Sorbitan Oleate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Silica, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral

Dimethicone

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Glycerin

C9-12 Alkane

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Propylene Glycol

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Sodium Chloride

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Propylene Carbonate

Caprylyl Glycol

Disodium EDTA

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Squalane

Butylene Glycol

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin

Polydextrose

Resveratrol

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Titanium Dioxide

Iron Oxides

Water, Dimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Cyclodextrin, Polydextrose, Resveratrol, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

This ingredient is a powder used to improve texture, slip, and give products a silky texture.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.

Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.

The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.

It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.

In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.

You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.

Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.

It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.

This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.

Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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