Ulta Anti-Caking Primer

Ulta Anti-Caking Primer
4.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
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Review

Results you may expect from using Ulta Anti-Caking Primer:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Ulta Anti-Caking Primer:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.3 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Ulta Anti-Caking Primer has a moisturizing rating of 4.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a moderate humectancy of 5.0 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Monascus/Angelica Gigas Root Ferment Extract (est. ≈4.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.6 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (est. ≈3.0%) and Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈2.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Ulta Anti-Caking Primer has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Ubiquinone, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Ubiquinone provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Ulta Anti-Caking Primer is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈2.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
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Ratings

All humectants
5.0
4
1
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.1
3.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5 10
5.0
4
1
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.1 20
3.6
3.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
1
All humectants 5 10
5
All humectants
5.0
4
1
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 7.1 20
3.6
All occlusives
7.1
3.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Ubiquinone
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 5.4 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
5.4
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
2
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
1.5
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
1
Propolis Extract
0.3
Ubiquinone
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1
0.3
All soothing 1.3 5 No
All soothing
1.3
1
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %50
Function
Origin
A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Dimethiconol
Est. %11
Function
Origin
A synthetic dimethicone with rich, non-tacky emolliency. It features the typical sensorial profile of silicones, with high spreadability and a luxurious, oil-free after-feel. Dimethiconol can also serve as an antifoaming agent.
Methyl Trimethicone
Est. %6
Function
Origin
A lightweight and volatile silicone known for its excellent solvency. This silicone has a silky, cushiony feel with excellent lubricity and is commonly used as an emollient in silicone-based skincare products.
Monascus/Angelica Gigas Root Ferment Extract
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
A famous but not well enough researched emollient fatty oil from the seeds of Marula fruits. It contains fatty acids and a lot of antioxidant and emollient phytosterols.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
An emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An antioxidant, soothing, and humectant moisturizing extract obtained from Chinese magnolia-vine berries. Its main compounds are soothing and immunomodulatory lignans.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Propolis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A famous bee product that has traditionally been used to treat inflammation and wounds. The extract is soothing and promotes skin healing.
Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Ubiquinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Also known as Coenzyme Q10, this bright orange antioxidant supports the skin's energy metabolism. It also offers some anti-pigment action. Dietary supplementation of Ubiquinone improves the appearance of wrinkles.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.