Slurp Hydromer Versus Ulta Cool & Glow Face Primer
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, PEG-150 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Glycerin, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Chondrus Crispus Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventOctyldodecanol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Menthyl Lactate
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantMenthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingLecithin
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTin Oxide
AbrasiveVaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water