The L'oreal Magic Base Primer is a makeup product that is designed to be used as a base before applying other makeup products. It aims to provide a smooth and even canvas for foundation and other cosmetics to be applied on top of. The primer is marketed as having a "magical" effect on the skin, helping to minimize the appearance of pores, fine lines, and imperfections, while also extending the wear-time of makeup. This primer is said to have a lightweight and silky texture that glides onto the skin easily, and is suitable for all skin types. It is designed to be applied after moisturizer and before foundation, and can also be used on its own as a blurring and smoothing product. The L'oreal Magic Base Primer claims to have several benefits for the skin.
Ci 77891 is the color code of titanium dioxide. It's a white pigment with great color consistency and dispersibility.
Officially, CosIng the official EU ingredient database lists Aluminum Hydroxide s functions as opacifying making the product white and non-transparent , as well as emollient and skin protectant. Other tasks include helping the product to absorb faster and deeper into the skin penetration enhancer , making the product spread nicely over the skin slip agent , and attracting water humectant into the skin.
The L'oreal Magic Base Primer claims to have several benefits for the skin. It is said to help create a more even skin tone, reduce the appearance of redness, and provide a mattifying effect, making it suitable for those with oily or combination skin. Additionally, the primer is said to help makeup last longer and adhere better to the skin, preventing it from fading or smudging throughout the day.
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A light-feeling, volatile (meaning it does not absorb into the skin but evaporates from it) silicone that gives skin a unique, silky and non-greasy feel. It has excellent spreading properties and leaves no oily residue or build-up.
What-it-does: emollient | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 1Probably the most common silicone of all. It is a polymer (created from repeating subunits) molecule and has different molecular weight and thus different viscosity versions from water-light to thick liquid.
As for skincare, it makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss and forms a protective barrier (aka occlusive). Also, works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look (of course that is only temporary, but still, it's nice). There are also scar treatment gels out there using dimethicone as their base ingredient. It helps to soften scars and increase their elasticity.
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As for hair care, it is a non-volatile silicone meaning that it stays on the hair rather than evaporates from it and smoothes the hair like no other thing. Depending on your hair type, it can be a bit difficult to wash out and might cause some build-up (btw, this is not true to all silicones, only the non-volatile types).
What-it-does: viscosity controllingA white, elastomeric silicone powder that gives a nice silky and powdery feel to the products. It also has some oil and sebum absorption capabilities.
What-it-does: viscosity controlling, absorbent/mattifierA white powdery thing that's the major component of glass and sand. In cosmetics, it’s often in products that are supposed to keep your skin matte as it has great oil-absorbing abilities. It’s also used as a helper ingredient to thicken up products or suspend insoluble particles.
What-it-does: viscosity controllingA big polymer molecule that has a bunch of different versions and thus different uses. It can act as a film former, as a thickening agent, or it can increase the water-resistance in sunscreens. It is also used to entrap pigments/inorganic sunscreens within a micron size matrix for even coverage and easy application.
What-it-does: surfactant/cleansingWe don't have description for this ingredient yet.
What-it-does: emollient, moisturizer/humectant, viscosity controllingOfficially, CosIng (the official EU ingredient database) lists Aluminum Hydroxide 's functions as opacifying (making the product white and non-transparent), as well as emollient and skin protectant.
However, with a little bit of digging, it turns out Aluminum Hyroxide often moonlights as a protective coating for UV filter superstar Titanium Dioxide. Specifically, it protects our skin from the harmful effects of nasty Reactive Oxygen Species (free radicals derived from oxygen such as Superoxide and Hydrogen Peroxide) generated when Titanium Dioxide is exposed to UV light. Btw, chlorine in swimming pool water depletes this protective coating, so one more reason to reapply your sunscreen after a dip in the pool on holiday.
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Other than that, Aluminum Hydroxide also often shows up in composite pigment technologies where it is used the other way around (as the base material and not as the coating material) and helps to achieve higher color coverage with less pigment.
Also-called: Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891;Ci 77891 | What-it-does: colorant | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0
Ci 77891 is the color code of titanium dioxide. It's a white pigment with great color consistency and dispersibility.
Also-called: Iron Oxide Red;Ci 77491 | What-it-does: colorant | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0Red Iron Oxide is the super common pigment that gives the familiar, "rust" red color. It is also the one that gives the pink tones in your foundation. Chemically speaking, it is iron III oxide (Fe2O3).
Other than having a good safety profile and being quite gentle to the skin it has some other advantages too. It can be used in many types of formulations as it has great thermal stability (can be heated up to 85°C) and works on a wide range of pH levels (ph 3-10).
Overall, the L'oreal Magic Base Primer is a popular option for those looking to achieve a flawless makeup application. Its claims of blurring imperfections and extending the wear-time of makeup make it a desirable product for many. However, as with any beauty product, it is important to consider individual skin type and preferences before incorporating it into a skincare and makeup routine..
Reviews for "L'Oreal Magic Base Primer: The Key to a Smooth and Even Skin Texture"
- Sarah - 1 star
I was really disappointed with the Lreal magic base primer. I found that it didn't do anything to minimize the appearance of my pores or help with the longevity of my makeup. It also made my skin feel quite greasy and didn't provide a smooth base for my foundation. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this primer as it didn't live up to its claims and I've used much better ones in the past.
- John - 2 stars
I have to say, I wasn't impressed with the Lreal magic base primer. While it did add a slight luminosity to my skin, it didn't really do much else. I have oily skin and was hoping this primer would help control shine, but it didn't. It also didn't blur my pores or smooth out any texture on my skin. It's quite a pricey product for what it delivers, so I won't be repurchasing.
- Emily - 2 stars
I wanted to love the Lreal magic base primer, but unfortunately, it just didn't work for me. It felt quite heavy on my skin and didn't blend in easily. It also made my foundation look patchy and caused it to break apart throughout the day. I have sensitive skin and this primer caused some irritation and redness. I'll be sticking to my usual primer from now on.