Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer versus The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Price
Ingredient Info
NYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer 15 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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NYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer 15 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
NYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer 15 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane • Water • Caprylyl Methicone • Coconut Alkanes • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Coco-Caprylate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Hectorite • Sodium Chloride • Hexyl Laurate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Alumina • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • CI 77891 • Tin Oxide • CI 77499 • Aluminum Hydroxide • CI 77163 • Mica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneNYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 1.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
NYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 AluminaNYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 23.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneNYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 33.
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!
Learn more about WaterNYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolNYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
NYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 25.
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NYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer 15 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
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NYX Cosmetics Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer 15 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
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