ISADORA Face Primer Protecting SPF30 Transparent Versus Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer - Blurring
Updated on January 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both face primers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
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, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ISADORA Face Primer Protecting SPF30 Transparent 34 ingredients
Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer 21 ingredients
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ISADORA Face Primer Protecting SPF30 Transparent 34 ingredients
Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Lecithin
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Mica, Benzophenone-3, Lecithin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-8, BHT, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tripeptide-29, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 15850
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventTriethylhexanoin
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Squalane
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Polyvinyl Alcohol
BHT
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Isopropyl Myristate, Synthetic Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Plankton Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Silica, Polyvinyl Alcohol, BHT, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, CI 77491, CI 77492
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCi 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ingredient Ratings
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ISADORA Face Primer Protecting SPF30 Transparent 34 ingredients
Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer 21 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
ISADORA Face Primer Protecting SPF30 Transparent 34 ingredients
Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer 21 ingredients
SOMEONE COOKED HERE SO BADDD I NEED TO GIVE THEM MY FIRSTBORN 😠i use this on my t-zone and i swear it leaves me matte the entire day! shout out tjmaxx because i definitely would not have spent nearly $50 for this
