Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid Versus Slurp Hydromer
Updated on November 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid 24 ingredients
Slurp Hydromer 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid 24 ingredients
Slurp Hydromer 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vp/Va Copolymer
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Acrylic Acid
Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Laurtrimonium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Ethyl Acetate, Acrylic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, PEG-150 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Glycerin, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Chondrus Crispus Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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