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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer Universal versus r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm .

Last updated on January 05, 2024. Published on February 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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, oils or parabens

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Primer British Brand United Kingdom
Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Price

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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

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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Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer Universal contains this as ingredient number 1.

r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer Universal contains this as ingredient number 4.

r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer Universal contains this as ingredient number 10.

r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.

4
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.

Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer Universal contains this as ingredient number 18.

r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer Universal contains this as ingredient number 24.

r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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.

Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer Universal contains this as ingredient number 28.

r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer Universal contains this as ingredient number 29.

r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer Universal contains this as ingredient number 34.

r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

27% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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