GRWM Cosmetics All About That Base Makeup Prep Squad Primer - Life-Proof Versus NYX Cosmetics The Face Glue Gripping Primer
Updated on November 28, 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 Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
GRWM Cosmetics All About That Base Makeup Prep Squad Primer 20 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics The Face Glue Gripping Primer 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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GRWM Cosmetics All About That Base Makeup Prep Squad Primer 20 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics The Face Glue Gripping Primer 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Saccharide Isomerate, PEG-150 Distearate, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Parfum, CI 16255
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium PCA
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingIsododecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium PCA
Humectant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, PEG-150 Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Potassium PCA, Carbomer, Isododecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium PCA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinPeg-150 Distearate is an emulsifier and thickening agent. It is created from stearic acid.
As an emulsifier, peg-150 distearate helps other ingredients dissolve. This helps prevent ingredient separation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-150 DistearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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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