Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer - Universal Versus Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer
Updated on May 01, 2025
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
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer 37 ingredients
Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer 16 ingredients
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What's inside
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Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer 37 ingredients
Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer 16 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isododecane
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingParfum
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTin Oxide
Abrasive
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialGlutathione
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Isododecane, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Dimethiconol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Parfum, Propylene Carbonate, Tin Oxide, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Sorbitol, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Colloidal Gold, Glutathione, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIsohexadecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Dextrin Palmitate, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, CI 77891, CI 15850
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateIngredient Ratings
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Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer 37 ingredients
Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer 16 ingredients
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