Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer Versus Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer - Blurring
Updated on January 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both face primers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer 61 ingredients
Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer 61 ingredients
Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantPropanediol
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Artemia Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientPolygala Senega Root Extract
RefreshingBeta Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingMethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Glucose
HumectantSucrose
HumectantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-75
HumectantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-11
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningNylon-12
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Artemia Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Polygala Senega Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris Extract, Caffeine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Betaine, Trehalose, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cholesterol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Methicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Yeast Extract, Tribehenin, Glucose, Sucrose, Tin Oxide, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-75, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysilicone-11, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Nylon-12, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77163
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventTriethylhexanoin
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Squalane
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Polyvinyl Alcohol
BHT
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Isopropyl Myristate, Synthetic Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Plankton Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Silica, Polyvinyl Alcohol, BHT, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, CI 77491, CI 77492
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GlycerinPropanediol 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".
Learn more about SqualanePhenoxyethanol 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.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ingredient Ratings
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Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer 61 ingredients
Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer 21 ingredients
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Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer 61 ingredients
Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer 21 ingredients
SOMEONE COOKED HERE SO BADDD I NEED TO GIVE THEM MY FIRSTBORN 😭 i use this on my t-zone and i swear it leaves me matte the entire day! shout out tjmaxx because i definitely would not have spent nearly $50 for this
