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Overview
What it is
Face primer with 18 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 13 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain oils.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $24.00 more expensive than the original product.
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W7 Lumina Multi-Glow Face Filter
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Revolution Beauty Cloud CompleXXion Primer
60% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Revolution Beauty Bright Lights Primer
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free face primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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