Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow Face Primer Versus BeautyAct 24H Weigthless H20 Matte Primer
Updated on January 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow Face Primer 17 ingredients
BeautyAct 24H Weigthless H20 Matte Primer 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow Face Primer 17 ingredients
BeautyAct 24H Weigthless H20 Matte Primer 10 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Vp/Va Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether, Xylitylglucoside, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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