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Even Better Light Reflecting Glowy Face Primer

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Face Primers	Face Primers
Base products to smooth skin and improve makeup wear.	Base products to smooth skin and improve makeup wear.
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Ingredient highlights

Even Better Light Reflecting Glowy Face Primer

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Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Even Better Light Reflecting Glowy Face Primer

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No. of common ingredients = 0
Water/aqua/eau, propanediol, betaine, algae extract, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, ascorbyl glucoside, acetyl glucosamine, trehalose, tocopheryl acetate, squalane, sodium hyaluronate, hordeum distichon (barley) extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) seed extract, sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract, centaurium erythraea (centaury) extract, triticum vulgare (wheat) germ extract, aloe barbadensis leaf water, caffeine, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, acetyl hexapeptide-8, decarboxy carnosine hcl, ethylhexylglycerin, butylene glycol, glycerin, cetearyl olivate, silica, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, glyceryl polymethacrylate, dehydroxanthan gum, sorbitan olivate, tin oxide, peg-8, disodium edta, sodium citrate, tocopherol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, (+/-) mica, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), carmine (ci 75470) 12	Water/aqua/eau, butylene glycol, niacinamide, caffeine, sodium hyaluronate, aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, glycerin, trehalose, rosa roxburghii fruit extract, rosa hybrid flower extract, betaine, paeonia albiflora peony root extract, lactobacillus ferment, yeast extract/faex/extrait de levure, sorbitol, algae extract, sodium polyaspartate, polysorbate, fragrance/parfum, citronellol, linalool, limonene, disodium edta, hydroxyacetophenone, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 44

Total Number of ingredients = 27

Water/aqua/eau, propanediol, betaine, algae extract, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, ascorbyl glucoside, acetyl glucosamine, trehalose, tocopheryl acetate, squalane, sodium hyaluronate, hordeum distichon (barley) extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) seed extract, sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract, centaurium erythraea (centaury) extract, triticum vulgare (wheat) germ extract, aloe barbadensis leaf water, caffeine, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, acetyl hexapeptide-8, decarboxy carnosine hcl, ethylhexylglycerin, butylene glycol, glycerin, cetearyl olivate, silica, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, glyceryl polymethacrylate, dehydroxanthan gum, sorbitan olivate, tin oxide, peg-8, disodium edta, sodium citrate, tocopherol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, (+/-) mica, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), carmine (ci 75470)

Water/aqua/eau, butylene glycol, niacinamide, caffeine, sodium hyaluronate, aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, glycerin, trehalose, rosa roxburghii fruit extract, rosa hybrid flower extract, betaine, paeonia albiflora peony root extract, lactobacillus ferment, yeast extract/faex/extrait de levure, sorbitol, algae extract, sodium polyaspartate, polysorbate, fragrance/parfum, citronellol, linalool, limonene, disodium edta, hydroxyacetophenone, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate

Notable ingredients

Even Better Light Reflecting Glowy Face Primer

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Sunscreen/UV filter: Titanium dioxide (ci 77891)

Skin brightening: Acetyl glucosamine

Antioxidant: Ascorbyl glucoside, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Even Better Light Reflecting Glowy Face Primer

Photo Finish Revitalize 8 In 1 Primer Essence

Water/aqua/eau

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Betaine

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Water/aqua/eau

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.