Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate versus Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on April 09, 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
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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Highlighter
Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.
Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
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Ingredient Info
Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer 20 ingredients
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
At a glance
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Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer 20 ingredients
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer 20 ingredients
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer 18 ingredients
Isododecane • Mica • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer • Octyldodecanol • Dimethicone • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isostearic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tin Oxide • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Water • 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 Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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We don't have a description for Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract.
Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 8.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract comes from the Lotus Flower, Nelumbiumspeciosum.
Lotus flower extract has antioxidant properties from compounds such as flavonoids. Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.
In traditional Asian medicine, Lotus flower seeds were used to help treat inflammation.
Learn more about Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractRare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 9.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract.
Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 10.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideRare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 12.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Helianthus 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 OilRare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 14.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 15.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 19.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 20.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer 20 ingredients
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer 18 ingredients
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Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer 20 ingredients
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer 18 ingredients
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Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer 18 ingredients
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