NYX Cosmetics Face Freezie Cooling Primer + Moisturizer Versus One/Size by Patrick Starrr Secure The Sweat Primer - Universal
Updated on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
NYX Cosmetics Face Freezie Cooling Primer + Moisturizer 23 ingredients
One/Size by Patrick Starrr Secure The Sweat Primer 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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NYX Cosmetics Face Freezie Cooling Primer + Moisturizer 23 ingredients
One/Size by Patrick Starrr Secure The Sweat Primer 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Abrasive
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyurethane-35
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
SolventSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSyringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Water, Alcohol, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Heptyl Undecylenate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Silica, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Polyurethane-35, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA, Maltodextrin, Methylpropanediol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Phenylpropanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 yet.
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!
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