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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer versus Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer .

Published on May 02, 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

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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer Brand

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

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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.

Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Eclipta Prostrata Extract.

Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. The ferulic acid may help with skin brightening and help soothe the skin.

Antioxidants may help with anti-aging due to its ability to neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA.

While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.

One thing to note is the presence of tannins. Tannins are naturally found in nature. This compound may be skin-sensitizing.

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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.

Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.

Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.

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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 26.

Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

46% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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Hard Candy Sheer Envy Hydrating Primer 26 ingredients

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Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam Silicone-Free Smoothing Primer 28 ingredients

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