Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer versus Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum .
Last updated on February 14, 2024. Published on April 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
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Ingredient Info
REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer 18 ingredients
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum 43 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer 18 ingredients
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum 43 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer 18 ingredients
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum 43 ingredients
Water • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Glycerin • Maltose • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Lactic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Glucose • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Isopentyldiol • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Polyester-5 • Mica • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11 • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Caprylyl Glycol • Propanediol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate • Silica • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Parfum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Phosphate • Linalool • Sodium Acetate • Citronellol • Nonapeptide-1 • Pentylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Fructose • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetraselmis Suecica Extract • Urea • Prunus Persica Fruit Extract • Allantoin • Maltose • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Lactate • Sodium PCA • Trehalose • Lactic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Glucose • Disodium Phosphate • 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 WaterREN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinREN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Maltose.
REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
Learn more about ParfumREN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateREN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateREN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidREN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidREN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideREN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.
Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Plants and algae make glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to make cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.
Learn more about GlucoseREN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.
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.
Learn more about LinaloolREN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
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REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer 18 ingredients
Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum 43 ingredients
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