NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer Clear

Versus

NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer - Clear Versus Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Face Primer

Updated on October 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

New Comparison

NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer

Face Primer

American Brand United States

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Face Primer

Face Primer

Brand

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and see relevant ingredients

NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer 10 ingredients

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Face Primer 13 ingredients

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

NYX Cosmetics Studio Perfect Primer 10 ingredients

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Face Primer 13 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Studio Perfect Primer

Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Silicon

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

Disliked Full details ->

Dimethicone Crosspolymer Emulsion Stabilising

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Very Disliked Full details ->

Cyclohexasiloxane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Silicon

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

Disliked Full details ->

Dimethicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

1 / 0

Silicon

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.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

Very Disliked Full details ->

Silica Abrasive, Absorbent

Exfoliant • 2 Concerns

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Disliked Full details ->

Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

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.

Very Disliked Full details ->

CI 77288 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Unknown Full details ->

CI 77742 Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

Unknown Full details ->

CI 77007 Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

Unknown Full details ->

CI 77492 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Mixed Full details ->

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77288, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 77492

Touche Éclat Blur Face Primer

Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Silicon

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

Disliked Full details ->

Dimethicone Crosspolymer Emulsion Stabilising

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Very Disliked Full details ->

Parfum Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

Very Disliked Full details ->

Zea Mays Oil Emulsifying, Masking, Perfuming

0-3 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Zea Mays Oil is refined oil. It is created from the process of wet milling corn, or zea mays. Zea Mays Oil is fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, occlusive skin conditioning agent, surfactant, and emulsifying agent.

0-3 Com. / 0 Irr.

Very Disliked Full details ->

Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Astringent

We don't have a description for Prunus Armeniaca Fruit.

Unknown Full details ->

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Masking, Skin Conditioning

1-2 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.

1-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

Mixed Full details ->

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Emollient

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Mixed Full details ->

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

Liked Full details ->

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

We don't have a description for Calcium Sodium Borosilicate.

Unknown Full details ->

Silica Abrasive, Absorbent

Exfoliant • 2 Concerns

Disliked Full details ->

Tin Oxide Abrasive

Exfoliant

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Disliked Full details ->

CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

Disliked Full details ->

CI 77491 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Mixed Full details ->

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Zea Mays Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, 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.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Disliked

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 Cyclopentasiloxane

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

Disliked

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

Learn more about Silica