Vieve Skin Nova Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer
Updated on February 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vieve Skin Nova 35 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vieve Skin Nova 35 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Illuminating Face Primer 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Propanediol
Solvent
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Orchid Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Oil
Masking
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Orchid Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Phytate, Beta-Glucan, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Santalum Album Oil, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77491, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77820
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
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