Original Skin Pore-Perfecting Cooling Primer with Willowherb

4.8

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

6.3Humectancy3.3Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Origins Original Skin Pore-Perfecting Cooling Primer with Willowherb has a moisturizing rating of 4.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.3 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.3 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Origins Original Skin Pore-Perfecting Cooling Primer with Willowherb is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
55	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Dimethyl Ether	Synthetic	Formula Helper
6	Dimethicone	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
4	Silica	Naturally occurring	Abrasive,Formula Helper
3	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2.5	Alcohol Denat.	Botanical, Synthetic	Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2	Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil	Botanical	Fragrance,Flavor
1.5	Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil	Botanical	Fragrance,Flavor
1.3	Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil	Botanical	Fragrance
1	Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil	Botanical	Fragrance
0.3	Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil	Botanical	Fragrance
0.3	Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil	Botanical	Fragrance

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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.

Dimethyl Ether

Score

Function

Propellant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

Description is coming soon

Dimethicone

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antifoaming, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

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.

Silica

Score

Function

Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Dispersing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Naturally occurring

A widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.

Glycerin

Score

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.