SHEGLAM Good Grip Hydrating Primer Versus NYX Cosmetics The Face Glue Gripping Primer
Updated on November 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
SHEGLAM Good Grip Hydrating Primer 41 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics The Face Glue Gripping Primer 29 ingredients
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SHEGLAM Good Grip Hydrating Primer 41 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics The Face Glue Gripping Primer 29 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Inositol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentMaltose
MaskingSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Prunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-150 Distearate, Pentylene Glycol, Pullulan, Pvp, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arginine, Carbomer, Parfum, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Menthol, Citric Acid, Inositol, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Maltose, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Citrate, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 42090, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium PCA
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingIsododecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium PCA
Humectant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, PEG-150 Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Potassium PCA, Carbomer, Isododecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium PCA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPeg-150 Distearate is an emulsifier and thickening agent. It is created from stearic acid.
As an emulsifier, peg-150 distearate helps other ingredients dissolve. This helps prevent ingredient separation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-150 DistearatePvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 HyaluronateThis ingredient comes from the stem of the Prickly Pear cactus. The stem is rich in polyphenols, a potent source of antioxidants. It is anti-aging and soothing properties.
Prickly Pear stem is made up mostly of water (85%). The rest is composed of skin nourishing compounds: protein, fiber, fatty acids, simple sugars, Vitamin C, and some minerals.
Polyphenols help mitigate the effects of aging. Studies show polyphenols protect the skin from oxidative stress, UV-induced damage, and inflammation.
Prickly pear is often compared to Aloe.
Learn more about Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
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