Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More Luminizer Primer Versus Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More Luminizer Primer 39 ingredients
Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More Luminizer Primer 39 ingredients
Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polysilicone-11
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrifluoromethyl C1-4 Alkyl Dimethicone
Humectant
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingLens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingGalactoarabinan
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Water, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Mica, Glycerin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysilicone-11, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trifluoromethyl C1-4 Alkyl Dimethicone, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Glycol Distearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Citric Acid, Silica, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Laureth-12, Galactoarabinan, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77891, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Aletris Farinosa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitral
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Aletris Farinosa Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Limonene, Polysorbate 60, Dehydroacetic Acid, Geraniol, Linalool, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citral, CI 77891, CI 17200, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis 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.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 60Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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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