Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid versus Vieve Skin Nova .

Last updated on February 06, 2024. Published on February 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face primers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer British Brand United Kingdom

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Price

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid 24 ingredients

Vieve Skin Nova 35 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid 24 ingredients

Vieve Skin Nova 35 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid 24 ingredients

Vieve Skin Nova 35 ingredients

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid contains this as ingredient number 1.

Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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 Propanediol

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid contains this as ingredient number 4.

Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid contains this as ingredient number 5.

Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Liked

Rosa Damascena Flower Water comes from the Damask rose. It is a dilluted version of the Rose Essential oil.

The Damask Roses' petals have been found to help sooth skin. The petals also contain antioxidant compounds.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

The fragrance of Rosa Damascena Flower Water may be used for masking. Masking ingredients are used to obscure or block properties of other ingredients. They are commonly used to block the scent of a product.

Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid contains this as ingredient number 7.

Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid contains this as ingredient number 8.

Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 17.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid contains this as ingredient number 11.

Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid contains this as ingredient number 16.

Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 2.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid contains this as ingredient number 21.

Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 4.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan 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-Glucan

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid contains this as ingredient number 22.

Vieve Skin Nova contains this as ingredient number 19.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid 24 ingredients

Vieve Skin Nova 35 ingredients

42% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid 24 ingredients

Vieve Skin Nova 35 ingredients

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 25 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid.

See 25 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 6 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Vieve Skin Nova.

See 6 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...