5.1
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. CoverGirl TruBlend Face Primer has a moisturizing rating of 5.1 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 8.1 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.1 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
55 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
6 | Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Talc | Naturally occurring | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2 | Octinoxate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.3 | Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Magnesium Sulfate | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
3
Function
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Slip modifier
Origin
Naturally occurring
A mineral powder used as a base material for powders, make-up, and pastes that absorbs sweat and oils very well. It is also often used in baby powders. Talc should never be applied to skin with a damaged lipid barrier (e.g. wounds and burns).