Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer versus e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on July 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer 26 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer 26 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer 26 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide 20 ingredients
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Polysorbate 80 • Peg-150 Distearate • Agave Americana Stem Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Hydroxyacetophenone • Arginine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Glycerin • Betaine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Sorbate • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Amino Esters-1 • Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Corallina Officinalis Extract
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Peg-150 Distearate • Polysorbate 80 • Tocopherol • Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Peg-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether • Potassium Laurate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Disodium EDTA • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • CI 16035 • CI 19140
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterHard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 6.
Peg-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 DistearateHard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 5.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 12.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideHard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 4.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneHard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 GlycerinHard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateHard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 9.
Disodium 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 EDTAHard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer 26 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide 20 ingredients
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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer 26 ingredients
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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer 26 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide 20 ingredients
AshN.
I would say that this is a budget friendly dupe for the Milk Hydro Grip Primer with the additional benefit of Niacinamide for extra brightening. I...
I would say that this is a budget friendly dupe for the Milk Hydro Grip Primer with the additional benefit of Niacinamide for extra brightening. I feel that this helps my makeup stay well in place without drying my under eye area. I'm also a fan of the dewy glow that comes after application.
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