5.0
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. J.Cat Beauty Prime Time Makeup Primer Spray has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 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 low Occlusivity of 0.1 out of 10.
What else is good about it? J.Cat Beauty Prime Time Makeup Primer Spray is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
80 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
1 | Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Juice | Botanical | Emollient |
1 | PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Synthetic | Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Emollient,Antimicrobial,Antifungal,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Decyl Glucoside | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Hydrolyzed Silk | Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
0.3 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Emollient
Origin
Botanical
Derived from Aloe vera leaves, this moisturizing humectant, soothing, and antioxidant extract is commonly used in products targeting eczema, sunburn, or dermatitis. It soothes the skin and reduces the signs of inflammation and sensitivity.
The most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.