HEMA Face Control Base Versus r.e.m. beauty Lunar Magic Blurring Primer
Updated on December 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
HEMA Face Control Base 17 ingredients
r.e.m. beauty Lunar Magic Blurring Primer 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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HEMA Face Control Base 17 ingredients
r.e.m. beauty Lunar Magic Blurring Primer 18 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEugenol
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMeteorite Powder
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Pseudanabaena Galeata Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Ectoin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Meteorite Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Pseudanabaena Galeata Extract, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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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HEMA Face Control Base 17 ingredients
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