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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple versus Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer .

Last updated on February 02, 2024. Published on March 19, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye primers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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Eye primers help make eye makeup last longer.

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Eye primers help make eye makeup last longer.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 1.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 2.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 35.

3
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 3.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 5.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 8.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 11.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 13.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.

8
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 14.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 31.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 16.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 36.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 17.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 19.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base Purple contains this as ingredient number 21.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 34.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

13% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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