Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer versus Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer .
Published on December 05, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
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Ingredient Info
Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer 41 ingredients
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer 41 ingredients
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer 41 ingredients
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer 27 ingredients
Water • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Glycerin • Talc • Octyldodecanol • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Mica • Phenoxyethanol • Polyacrylate-21 • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Stearate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Caramel • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Hydroxide • Squalane • Silica • Allantoin • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Polysorbate 60 • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Lecithin • Niacinamide • Dipropylene Glycol • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Algin • Solanum Lycopersicum Leaf Cell Culture Extract • Limonene • Tin Oxide • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate • Butylene Glycol • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Oryza Sativa Starch • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Polysilicone-11 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Isohexadecane • Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caramel • Sorbitan Oleate • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Oleanolic Acid • CI 16035
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterArtist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinArtist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Caramel.
Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateArtist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinArtist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideArtist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateArtist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateArtist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer 41 ingredients
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer 27 ingredients
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Artist Couture Prep & Glow Blurring Perfection Primer 41 ingredients
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