Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer versus Clarins Beauty Flash Balm .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on January 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols 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
Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm 36 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
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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Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm 36 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Benzyl Alcohol • Mica • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Squalane • Aletris Farinosa Root Extract • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Limonene • Polysorbate 60 • Dehydroacetic Acid • Geraniol • Linalool • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium Hydroxide • Citral • CI 77891 • CI 17200 • CI 19140
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Propanediol • C15-19 Alkane • Silica Silylate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Sorbitan Stearate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Butylene Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Parfum • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Disodium EDTA • Sucrose Cocoate • Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • Sodium Benzoate • T-Butyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract • Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract • CI 14700 • Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Maris Sal • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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.
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 WaterRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clarins Beauty Flash 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 GlycerinRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTARodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 ParfumRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm 36 ingredients
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Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm 36 ingredients
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