Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer versus Vieve Skin Nova .
Last updated on February 06, 2024. Published on April 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 13 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, 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
Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
Vieve Skin Nova 35 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
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
Vieve Skin Nova 35 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
Vieve Skin Nova 35 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 • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Niacinamide • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Mica • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Propanediol • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Orchid Extract • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Phytate • Beta-Glucan • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil • Thymus Vulgaris Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Santalum Album Oil • Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract • Dehydroacetic Acid • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • Limonene • Benzyl Salicylate • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Vieve Skin Nova 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.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Vieve Skin Nova 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.
Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 17.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 35.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 8.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 7.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 32.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 LinaloolRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateRodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 77891Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
Vieve Skin Nova 35 ingredients
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Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops Illuminating Glow Primer 24 ingredients
Vieve Skin Nova 35 ingredients
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