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Nilens Jord's Eye Primer is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 65% ingredient match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, Urban Decay's Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 65% overall match!
- Nilens Jord Eye Primer 1
- Milani Eyeshadow Primer 2
- Milani Stay Put Eyeshadow Primer 3
- Urban Decay Eden Eyeshadow Primer Potion 4
- Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion 5
- Beauty Pie Flawless Eyeshadow Primer 6
- Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye 7
- Morphe Eyelid Primer 8
- APPEAL Hydrating Eyeshadow Primer 9
- Inglot Eye Shadow Keeper 10
- AOA Skin Shadow Saver Eye Primer 11
- LORAC Behind The Scenes Eye Primer 12
- Lumene Bright Eyes Eyeshadow Primer 13
- Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base 14
- Gerard Cosmetics Clean Canvas Eye Concealer & Base 15
- NARS Cosmetics Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base 16
- Viseart Seamless Eye Primer 17
- NYX Cosmetics Proof It! Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer 18
- Canmake Eye Cream Primer 19
- Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer 20
- Laura Geller Spackle Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer 21
- Beauty Bay All Set Eye Base 22
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer 23
- Benefit Cosmetics Stay Don't Stray 24
- Pat McGrath Labs IntensifEYES Longwear Eyeshadow Primer 25
Overview
What it is
Eye primer with 22 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
79% match
with the ingredients and function of Nilens Jord Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for oily skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Milani Eyeshadow Primer
66% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $13.01 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Milani Stay Put Eyeshadow Primer
65% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $12.53 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Urban Decay Eden Eyeshadow Primer Potion
65% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $7.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
65% match
with the ingredients and function of Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $3.74 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Beauty Pie Flawless Eyeshadow Primer
64% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Jason Wu Beauty Wu-Prime Eye
63% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $9.01 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
62% match
with the ingredients and function of Morphe Eyelid Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $11.00 more expensive than the original product.
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APPEAL Hydrating Eyeshadow Primer
62% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both eye 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, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for oily skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Inglot Eye Shadow Keeper
62% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, oily skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $5.00 more expensive than the original product.
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AOA Skin Shadow Saver Eye Primer
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, oily skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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LORAC Behind The Scenes Eye Primer
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $4.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Lumene Bright Eyes Eyeshadow Primer
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 13 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, oily skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Revolution Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Ultimate Pigment Base
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Gerard Cosmetics Clean Canvas Eye Concealer & Base
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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NARS Cosmetics Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both eye 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 both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $5.01 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Viseart Seamless Eye Primer
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, oily skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $3.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
56% match
with the ingredients and function of NYX Cosmetics Proof It! Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Canmake Eye Cream Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, oily skin and scar healing.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $13.41 more expensive than the original product.
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Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $20.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Laura Geller Spackle Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free eye primers that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, oily skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $3.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Beauty Bay All Set Eye Base
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, oily skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Primer
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free eye primers that contain. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, oily skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $8.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Benefit Cosmetics Stay Don't Stray
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, oily skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Pat McGrath Labs IntensifEYES Longwear Eyeshadow Primer
50% match
with the ingredients and function of Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eye Primer
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free eye primers that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $4.89 more expensive than the original product.
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