Nam Cosmetics Base Smart Flawless Primer - Universal Versus Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer
Updated on February 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nam Cosmetics Base Smart Flawless Primer 29 ingredients
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nam Cosmetics Base Smart Flawless Primer 29 ingredients
Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alumina
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Propanediol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Yeast Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Silica, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Xanthan Gum, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Perlite
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-11
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, 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, Iron Oxides, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AluminaCi 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 77491Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer yet.
Hexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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