Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer versus Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on November 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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
Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer 22 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm 45 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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer 22 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm 45 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer 22 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm 45 ingredients
Water • Pentylene Glycol • Glycerin • Isononyl Isononanoate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein • Sodium Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • Silica • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Parfum • Polysorbate 80 • Sorbitan Oleate • Tin Oxide • Linalool • Coumarin • Tocopherol • CI 77891
Water • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Ether • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentylene Glycol • Jojoba Esters • Propanediol • Cetyl Esters • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Behenyl Alcohol • Pelargonium Graveolens Extract • Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera • Glycine Soja Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Tin Oxide • Sorbitan Oleate • Isohexadecane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Silica Silylate • Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Citric Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polyglycerin-3 • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Polysorbate 80 • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491 • CI 77891 • Parfum
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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 WaterRevolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolRevolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinRevolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 42.
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.
Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 34.
We don't have a description for Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer.
Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 IsohexadecaneRevolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 ParfumRevolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 45.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 37.
Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol. It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together, such as oils and water.
Sorbitan Oleate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also worsen oily skin.
Learn more about Sorbitan OleateRevolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolRevolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 77891Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 44.
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Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer 22 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm 45 ingredients
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