Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation - 200C Versus Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer
Updated on July 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation 27 ingredients
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation 27 ingredients
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTussilago Farfara Leaf Extract
AstringentCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Isohexadecane, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isohexadecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, 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.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilWe don't have a description for Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract yet.
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract comes from the Lotus Flower. It is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidant properties in lotus flower come from compounds such as flavonoids.
In traditional Asian medicine, Lotus flower seeds were used to help treat inflammation.
Learn more about Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractWe don't have a description for Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract yet.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation 27 ingredients
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation 27 ingredients
even though this foundation gets mixed reviews, i really like it!
So, I've used this foundation since February 2022 (shade 170w). Medium coverage with a natural finish. Supposedly, it doesn't oxidize (but it does. Not much, but it's there).
It's true that it feels almost like a serum and a little goes a long way (one dot on the back of my hand, warmed a bit with my finger, is enough for my whole face). But it's also drying (if I don't properly moisturize Show more
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer 18 ingredients
Leaves your skin nice and glowy, hold my makeup all day!
