Flower Beauty by Drew Supernova Celestial Priming Whip Versus Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More Luminizer Primer
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 13 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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Flower Beauty by Drew Supernova Celestial Priming Whip 35 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More Luminizer Primer 39 ingredients
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Flower Beauty by Drew Supernova Celestial Priming Whip 35 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More Luminizer Primer 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTetrafluoropropene
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Tetrafluoropropene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cellulose Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, CI 77007, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventBis-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
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 WaterGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePolysorbate 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 60Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePropanediol 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 PropanediolGlycerin 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 GlycerinDisodium 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 EDTASilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneMica 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 MicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteCi 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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