Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer versus Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer .

Published on February 02, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones and sulfates

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Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer

Face Primer Swedish Brand Sweden

Face Primer Brand

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

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Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer 26 ingredients

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer 26 ingredients

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer 26 ingredients

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients

Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Cetyl Dimethicone • Talc • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Magnesium Sulfate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Parfum • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Benzoic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Tetrasodium EDTA • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Dehydroacetic Acid • Lauryl Peg/Ppg-18/18 Methicone • Propylene Carbonate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Diamond Powder • Tocopherol • CI 77491 • CI 77492

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone

What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Sodium Chloride

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Magnesium Sulfate

What it does:

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

What it does: Stabilising

Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.

Propylene Carbonate

What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

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Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Emite Cosmetics Diamond Heart Base Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.

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