Essence Hydro Hero Primer Versus Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue
Updated on April 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Essence Hydro Hero Primer 32 ingredients
Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue 39 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Essence Hydro Hero Primer 32 ingredients
Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Juice
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhosphoric Acid
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Silica, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Xylitylglucoside, Cucumis Sativus Juice, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anhydroxylitol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitol, Allantoin, Betaine, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Sulfite, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phosphoric Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-6 Olivate
EmulsifyingCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Coconut Alkanes, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Propanediol, Squalane, Cocos Nucifera Water, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Lactobacillus, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caffeine, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Ceramide AP, Retinol, Lactic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateWe don't have a description for Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice yet.
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 GlycerinLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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