6.6
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich has a moisturizing rating of 6.6 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.2 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
6 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
4 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Stearyl Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Tridecyl Neopentanoate | Emollient,Formula Helper | |
1.3 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
1 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Cocoglycerides | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Cetyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
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.
An emollient ester with an exceptionally lightweight feel. It absorbs quickly and produces a silky feel with excellent spreadability. It also serves as an excellent solvent and is commonly used to suspend sunscreen actives.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.