Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion versus e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream .
Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on October 01, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Eyeshadow
Eyeshadow is primarily used to color the eyelid and eye area.
Eye Primer
Eye primers help make eye makeup last longer.
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Ingredient Info
Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer 23 ingredients
Isododecane • Talc • Cyclopentasiloxane • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Trihydroxystearin • Polyethylene • Triethylhexanoin • Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Dimethicone • Peg-40 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Synthetic Beeswax • Propylene Carbonate • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77163
Isododecane • Dimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Polyethylene • Ceresin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Talc • Mica • Silica Silylate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Squalane • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Lecithin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Isopropyl Myristate • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Isostearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Propylene Carbonate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneUrban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcUrban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion contains this as ingredient number 2.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteUrban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion contains this as ingredient number 4.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateUrban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion contains this as ingredient number 5.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion contains this as ingredient number 7.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion contains this as ingredient number 12.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream 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.
Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion contains this as ingredient number 14.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateUrban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion contains this as ingredient number 16.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 77891Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion contains this as ingredient number 17.
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Eye Primer 23 ingredients
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Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion 19 ingredients
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