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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum versus rms beauty ReEvolve Radiance Locking Hydrating Primer .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on November 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer Brand

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.

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

PHA

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

rms beauty ReEvolve Radiance Locking Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.

Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

rms beauty ReEvolve Radiance Locking Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

rms beauty ReEvolve Radiance Locking Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

rms beauty ReEvolve Radiance Locking Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
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.

Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

rms beauty ReEvolve Radiance Locking Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
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.

Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

rms beauty ReEvolve Radiance Locking Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
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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Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

rms beauty ReEvolve Radiance Locking Hydrating Primer contains this as ingredient number 42.

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

38% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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