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

Last updated on November 11, 2023. Published on January 17, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free face primers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Face Primer American Brand United States
Face Primer American Brand United States

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.

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Ingredient Info

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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

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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!

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

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer + Finish Powder contains this as ingredient number 13.

2
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.

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

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer Liquid contains this as ingredient number 9.

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer + Finish Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
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.

Wet n Wild 5-In-1 Essence Primer + Finish Powder contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

42% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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