The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ - 01 Mint Versus Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer
Updated on January 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both face primers. They have a total of 6 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ 37 ingredients
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer 27 ingredients
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The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ 37 ingredients
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
MaskingVolcanic Ash
Abrasive
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chromium Oxide Greens
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Mica, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Volcanic Ash, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Chromium Oxide Greens
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysilicone-11
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Oryza Sativa Starch, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caramel, Sorbitan Oleate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Oleanolic Acid, CI 16035
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 WaterButylene 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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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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