Essence Prime Like A Boss Eyeshadow Base Versus Milani Eyeshadow Primer
Updated on February 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eye primers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Essence Prime Like A Boss Eyeshadow Base 17 ingredients
Milani Eyeshadow Primer 22 ingredients
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About this product
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Essence Prime Like A Boss Eyeshadow Base 17 ingredients
Milani Eyeshadow Primer 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTapioca Starch
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningIsododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Shorea Robusta Resin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tapioca Starch, Trihydroxystearin, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Silica, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Water
Isododecane
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Isododecane, Talc, CI 77015, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Trihydroxystearin, Polyethylene, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, CI 77891, CI 77163, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateThis ingredient comes from Hydroxystearic Acid, a fatty acid, and glycerin. It is used to thicken oils.
Due to its fatty acid content, it is a natural emollient.
Creating trihydroxystearin involves using a chemical reaction between hydrogen and castor oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about TrihydroxystearinSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateThis 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.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateWater. 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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