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Walgreens Dye-Free After Sun Gel Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer

After Sun Care
Face Primer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on October 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Skin Conditioning

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.

When to use

10 Routines
60% use in am
40% use in pm
100% use every day
163 Routines
88% use in am
12% use in pm
88% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Walgreens Dye-Free After Sun Gel 9 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1)
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Graycee Berry

3 months ago
Review

I am in a really bad flare up of dermatitis of some sort and this is the only thing that has soothed my skin and made it less itchy.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent

e.l.f. cosmetics Power Grip Primer 24 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Long Lasting (1)
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Molly V

5 months ago
Review

An amazing sticky primer that holds your makeup in place. Worth the hype.