Primark PS Mist You Versus SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Primark PS Mist You versus SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on March 13, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 8 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 parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Primark PS Mist You

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel

Facial Treatment British Brand United Kingdom

Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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Primark PS Mist You 25 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel 25 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Primark PS Mist You 25 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Primark PS Mist You 25 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel 25 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Trideceth-9 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Sodium PCA • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Propylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Dehydroacetic Acid • Ecklonia Cava Extract • Hizikia Fusiforme Extract • Codium Tomentosum Extract • Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Limonene • Geraniol

Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Polysorbate 80 • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium EDTA • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Parfum • Benzophenone-4 • Butylene Glycol • Citrus Grandis Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Benzyl Benzoate • CI 19140 • Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Benzyl Alcohol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • CI 42090 • Linalool • Citronellol • Morus Alba Root Extract

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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Primark PS Mist You contains this as ingredient number 1.

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Primark PS Mist You contains this as ingredient number 2.

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Primark PS Mist You contains this as ingredient number 6.

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Primark PS Mist You contains this as ingredient number 7.

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Propylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Primark PS Mist You contains this as ingredient number 9.

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Primark PS Mist You contains this as ingredient number 10.

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Benzyl Alcohol

What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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Primark PS Mist You contains this as ingredient number 19.

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.