Name: Clinique Even Better Light Reflecting Primer
Brand: Clinique
SKU: 52295
Availability: InStock
Rating: 34 (1 reviews)

Clinique Even Better Light Reflecting Primer

Clinique Laboratories, LLC

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

11

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Mineral sunscreenBonus for mineral-based UV filters

What's inside

Sodium Hydroxide

Severe skin irritation, chemical burns, eye damage, respiratory irritation if inhaled as dust or mist

Titanium Dioxide

Potential inhalation toxicity, possible classification as a carcinogen by inhalation, accumulation concerns, regulatory restrictions in some jurisdictions for food use

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Possible hydroxyanthracene derivatives (aloin, aloe‑emodin), laxative effect/diarrhea, potential hepatotoxicity (rare case reports), potential genotoxicity of non‑decolorized whole‑leaf extracts, product variability/adulteration

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Not approved for ingestion, unknown long-term effects if consumed, potential for allergic skin reactions

PEG-8

Potential for contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, skin irritation in sensitive individuals

Carmine

Irritation, sensitization including allergic reactions, contamination risk from insect origin

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Potential hepatotoxicity, allergy risk, unknown drug interactions, insufficient safety data in humans

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Limited skin irritation in sensitive individuals, lack of systemic safety data, no nutritional value

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Potential for irritation, lack of evidence for safe dietary use, synthetic polymer with unknown ingestion safety profile

Disodium EDTA

Potential mild skin irritation, environmental persistence, limited oral bioavailability

Potassium sorbate

Irritant at high concentrations, possible sensitizer in topical use, mild mucous membrane irritation

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Antioxidant, skin brightening, enhances collagen synthesis

Cetearyl Olivate

Cetearyl olivate is an emulsifying agent derived from the esterification of cetearyl alcohol (a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols) with the fatty acids of olive oil. It is commonly used in cosmetics, personal care, and some processed food products to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions. While primarily used for topical applications, its food-grade variant is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in regulated amounts.

Dehydroxanthan Gum

Stabilization of food products, enhances texture and viscosity, improves shelf-life

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Improves product texture, stability, and film-forming properties, enhances moisture retention

Acetyl Glucosamine

Improves skin hydration, may reduce signs of aging, supports joint health

Trehalose

Stabilizes proteins and cell membranes, protects against dehydration and oxidative stress, used as a sugar substitute

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract

Emollient, skin conditioning, natural origin, biodegradable, may improve skin barrier

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying agent, improves texture and stability of formulations, derived from natural sources

Tin Oxide

Opacifying agent, improves coverage in formulations

Sodium citrate

Effective pH buffer, improves cleaning efficiency by chelating metal ions, biodegradable, generally recognized as safe

Centaurium Erythraea (Centaury) Extract

Traditional use as digestive aid, contains bitter compounds that may stimulate digestion

Propanediol

Biobased solvent, humectant, enhances preservative efficacy, biodegradable, low toxicity

Betaine

Hydration aid, osmoprotectant, improves skin barrier function

Algae Extract

Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, supports immune health, anti-inflammatory properties

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, skin conditioning, vitamin E source

Squalane

Emollient moisturizing agent, improves skin hydration, enhances skin barrier function

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Hordeum Distichon/Barley Extract

Source of beta-glucans, antioxidants, may support immune function, provides some nutritional value including dietary fiber components

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract

Source of vitamin E, antioxidant content, contains essential fatty acids, B vitamins, folate, supports cardiovascular health

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, protects lipids from oxidation, supports product stability

Mica

Provides shimmer, opacity, and texture enhancement in formulations

Iron Oxides

Provides color pigmentation, stable and non-reactive as a dye, commonly used for safe coloring in cosmetics and food

Decarboxy Carnosine HCl

Antioxidant, anti-glycation, may support cellular health, potential skin anti-aging benefits

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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