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A'Pieu Start Up Pore Primer Versus NYX Cosmetics The Face Glue Gripping Primer

Face Primer
Face Primer
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on October 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Start Up Pore Primer

Water

Skin Conditioning

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Magnesium Sulfate

Sulfate Icon

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Humectant

C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emollient

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicon Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconFragrance IconOil IconGood for Oily Skin IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Pelargonium Graveolens Extract

Masking

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Polyethylene

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Masking

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance IconGood for Oily Skin Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Ethyl Hexanediol

Solvent

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying
1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lecithin

Emollient

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Mentha Piperita Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract

Antiseborrhoeic

Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract

Astringent

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Masking

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77499

Cosmetic Colorant

Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Tribehenin

Emollient
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

The Face Glue Gripping Primer

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. Stay hydrated!

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Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.

Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

When to use

6 Routines
83% use in am
17% use in pm
100% use every day