Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent versus Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer .
Last updated on January 11, 2024. Published on January 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free eye primers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer 31 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer 31 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer 31 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer 23 ingredients
Isododecane • Talc • Cyclopentasiloxane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polyethylene • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Boron Nitride • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Propylene Carbonate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Synthetic Beeswax • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Methicone • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates Copolymer • Magnesium Carbonate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Bisabolol • Sorbic Acid • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Dimethiconol • Nelumbo Nucifera Stamen Extract • CI 77163 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • Titanium Dioxide
Isododecane • Talc • Mica • C13-14 Alkane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Trihydroxystearin • Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides • Triethylhexanoin • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Calcium Carbonate • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Dimethicone • Propylene Carbonate • Synthetic Beeswax • Peg-40 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Tocopheryl Acetate • CI 77891 • CI 77163 • CI 77499
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneWet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcWet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 4.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteWet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Vp/Eicosene Copolymer.
Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 7.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateWet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 10.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateWet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 11.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Synthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic BeeswaxWet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 12.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 15.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.
This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 27.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer Translucent contains this as ingredient number 30.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer 31 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer 23 ingredients
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Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer 31 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer 23 ingredients
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