Photo Finish Primer Oil

5.0
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

0.0Humectancy10.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil 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
FRAGRANCE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
45	Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
22	Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
11	Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
6	Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Tocopheryl Acetate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant
3	Squalane	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
2	Tocopherol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.5	Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Antimicrobial,Astringent
1	Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation,Emollient,Fragrance
0.3	Hordeum Vulgare Extract	Botanical	Soothing,Emollient
0.3	Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract	Botanical	Anti-pigmentation,Emollient
0.3	Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient

Ingredients explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance

Origin

Botanical

An emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance

Origin

Botanical

A fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical

A fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Score

Function

Antioxidant

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.