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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum versus Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on October 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both face primers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

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 and silicones

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Face Primer Italian Brand Italy
Face Primer American Brand United States

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.

Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica 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.

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Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Caliray So Blown Blurring & Hydrating Collagen Peptide Primer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

20% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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