Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer versus Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer .
Published on July 21, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both face primers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer 11 ingredients
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer 11 ingredients
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer 11 ingredients
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer 31 ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane • Water • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Glycerin • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Hexyl Laurate • Alumina • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Magnesium Sulfate • Perlite • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Polysilicone-11 • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Sodium Lactate • Sodium PCA • Stearic Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Xanthan Gum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491 • CI 77492
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneHourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneHourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidHourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaHourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer 11 ingredients
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer 31 ingredients
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Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer 11 ingredients
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer 31 ingredients
Reviews
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Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer 31 ingredients
Oliviarc
Whitecast and didnt work
Left a whitecast on my skin and didn't even work well as a primer under makeup.
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