NYX Professional Makeup First Base Primer Spray
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Summary
NYX Professional Makeup First Base Primer Spray scores 91/100. A spray-on makeup primer made with water and denatured alcohol plus hydrolyzed corn starch, cornflower (centaurea cyanus) extract, panthenol and niacinamide. The drawbacks are ethylhexylglycerin and phenoxyethanol.
Key ingredients 8
Hydrolyzed Corn StarchGood
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch acts as a moisturizer and helps control viscosity in formulations. It is generally considered safe for topical use.
See more about Hydrolyzed Corn Starch →Centaurea Cyanus Flower ExtractGood
This extract is derived from cornflower and is known for its soothing properties. It is safe for topical application and can help calm irritated skin.
See more about Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract →PanthenolGood
Panthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that acts as a moisturizer and helps reduce irritation. It is well-tolerated and beneficial for skin healing.
See more about Panthenol →NiacinamideGood
Niacinamide is a versatile ingredient known for its anti-aging, anti-acne, and skin-brightening properties. It is safe for most skin types and enhances the skin barrier.
See more about Niacinamide →WaterNeutral
Water is a common solvent in cosmetics, helping to dissolve other ingredients. It is safe for topical use and essential for hydration.
See more about Water →EthylhexylglycerinBad
Synthetic preservative-booster — CIR-safe and well-tolerated, but a petroleum-derived synthetic that clean brands typically replace with food-grade/natural systems. Minor clean-beauty demerit.
See more about Ethylhexylglycerin →PhenoxyethanolBad
Synthetic preservative — a common irritation flag in leave-on products.
See more about Phenoxyethanol →Alcohol Denat.Very Bad
Heavily flagged ingredient class under Scout's doctrine.
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