Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer versus Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer .
Published on February 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 10 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 or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer 21 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer 21 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer 21 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Caprylyl Methicone • Isododecane • Dimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Propylene Glycol • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Magnesium Sulfate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Bis-Isobutyl Peg/Ppg-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer • Dimethiconol • Propylene Carbonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 77163
Dimethicone • Water • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Silica • Glycerin • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Isododecane • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Magnesium Sulfate • Sodium Benzoate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • C24-28 Alkyl Methicone • Propylene Carbonate • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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 Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinNYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneNYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.
NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 SulfateNYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteNYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateNYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateNYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer 21 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients
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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer 21 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients
Reviews
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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow! Illuminating Primer 21 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Primer 20 ingredients
chlolands
Didn't believe in primer until I tried this, makes even the worst makeup look good. Feels soft and silky on the skin while absorbing all oil.
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