Hourglass Cosmetics Nº 28 Primer Serum Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer
Updated on February 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 2 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Hourglass Cosmetics Nº 28 Primer Serum 47 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hourglass Cosmetics Nº 28 Primer Serum 47 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Styrax Benzoin Gum
Masking
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Panthenyl Triacetate
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethiconol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Panthenyl Triacetate, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Retinyl Palmitate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 15850
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingC24-28 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone, Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, C24-28 Alkyl Methicone, Propylene Carbonate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients
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