Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer Review

Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer
7.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
7.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
7.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Ingredients

Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Phosphate, Arginine, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol, Sodium Glycerophosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance, Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Review

Does Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer has to offer:
 
✅ Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.6 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer:
 

🔵🔵 Well-Suited Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 7.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a high humectancy of 7.9 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%), and a high occlusivity of 7.2 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate (est. ≈9.0%) and Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil (est. ≈3.0%).

This type of moisturizer is well-suited for people with normal skin who want significant hydration in a rich yet not overly thick formula. It combines a significant amount of humectants and occlusive ingredients to provide effective dual-action moisturizing.

The product’s occlusive profile suggests a texture that is rich and creamy but not overly thick, offering the potential to absorb into the skin without leaving a greasy afterfeel in most cases.

This product may also be a good choice for people with dry (but not very dry) skin for daily hydration, as it strikes a balance between significant moisturizing potential and a texture that is not too thick.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Pros & Cons of Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

Well-suited for moisturizing normal to dry skin
Rich and creamy texture without being overly thick
 

⭕ Cons: 

✅ We couldn't find any
   

Summary: Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Essence High Beauty Hydrating Face Primer
, as a moisturizer, is well-suited for normal to dry skin, combining a high concentration of humectants with a significant amount of occlusive ingredients in a rich yet not overly thick formula.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
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Glycerin
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
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Squalane
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
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Cetyl Phosphate
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Arginine
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Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
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Xanthan Gum
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Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
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Caprylyl Glycol
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Sodium Phytate
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Alcohol
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Sodium Glycerophosphate
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Potassium Sorbate
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Fragrance
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Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
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Ratings

All humectants
7.9
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
14.5
9.0
3.0
2.5
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 7.9 10
7.9
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 14.5 20
7.2
9.0
3.0
2.5
Moisturizing rating
7.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 7.9 10
7.9
All humectants
7.9
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
3
2.5
All occlusives 14.5 20
7.2
All occlusives
14.5
9.0
3.0
2.5
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
All antioxidants 0.3 3 No
All antioxidants
0.3
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cannabis Sativa Seed OilAlso known as hemp seed oil, an occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil derived from the seeds of industrial hemp. It has nothing to do with full-spectrum CBD or THC. It contains unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant phytosterols, phytol, and vitamin E.
Squalane
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl PalmitateA rich emollient without the oily after-feel, making it a popular replacement for mineral oil. It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Cetyl Phosphate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Cetyl Phosphate
Arginine
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
ArginineA humectant amino acid used to attract water to the skin’s surface. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Arginine can also be used as a pH adjuster.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Magnesium Aluminum SilicateA naturally occurring clay that is hygroscopic, which means that it easily absorbs water. This ingredient is thus commonly used as an absorbent and emulsion stabilizer. It also modifies slip by improving the spreadability of the products it is used in.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnolia Officinalis Bark ExtractAn antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory extract from Magnolia tree bark, which is popular in Chinese traditional medicine. It is also a prospective anti-pigment ingredient.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Sodium Phytate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PhytateSodium phytate is a chelating agent that serves to remove heavy metal ions from water. Removing metal ions helps other ingredients, such as antioxidants and preservatives, to perform better and keep products from separating.
Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AlcoholAn effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Sodium Glycerophosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Glycerophosphate
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)Also known as iron (III) oxide, this ingredient is a yellow-colored pigment that can either be derived from minerals or produced synthetically. It adds yellow tones to cosmetic products.