Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer versus Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe eye primers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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
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Ingredient Info
Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer 22 ingredients
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 25 ingredients
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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 🎉
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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Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer 22 ingredients
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer 22 ingredients
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 25 ingredients
Water • Isododecane • Talc • Dimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Polysilicone-11 • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Magnesium Sulfate • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Aluminum Hydroxide • Benzoic Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Laureth-12 • Propylene Carbonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Water • Phenyl Trimethicone • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Quaternium-18 Bentonite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Trimethoxycaprylylsilane • Benzoic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Propylene Glycol • Talc • Ethylhexylglycerin • Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract • CI 77499 • CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterRare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 1.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcRare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 3.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateRare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 10.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidRare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer 22 ingredients
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 25 ingredients
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Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer 22 ingredients
Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 25 ingredients
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