W3LL People Bio Brightener Priming Serum

Common questions

Is W3LL People Bio Brightener Priming Serum healthy?

W3LL People Bio Brightener Priming Serum scores 97/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. W3LL People Bio Brightener Priming Serum scores 97/100.

How does W3LL People Bio Brightener Priming Serum compare to other makeup?

W3LL People Bio Brightener Priming Serum ranks #24 of 87 makeup in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Primally Pure Lip Stick SPF 15 Lavender Mint at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive W3LL People Bio Brightener Priming Serum's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Coco-Caprylate/caprate, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin count in its favor; Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, 2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

You might also like

More from W3LL People

See more

W3LL People Bio Brightener Priming Serum

W3LL People
Scout Pick
97 Excellent
View on Amazon

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 19
Harmful ingredients 4
Owned by Well People
Category Makeup
Summary

W3LL People Bio Brightener Priming Serum scores 97/100. W3LL People (Well People) formula built on EWG Verified, vegan, derm-developed formulas free from 1,700+ harmful ingredients including parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, and chemical sunscreens.

Key ingredients 31

Brassica Campestris/aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Very Good

Nourishing plant oil — emollient fatty acids and antioxidants.

See more about Brassica Campestris/aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer →
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter/theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Very Good

Plant butter — rich emollient with vitamins and fatty acids.

See more about Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter/theobroma Cacao Seed Butter →
Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil/brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Very Good
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter/butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Very Good

Plant butter — rich emollient with vitamins and fatty acids.

See more about Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter/butyrospermum Parkii Butter →
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/cocos Nucifera Oil
Very Good

Nourishing plant oil — emollient fatty acids and antioxidants.

See more about Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/cocos Nucifera Oil →
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Very Good

Nourishing plant oil — emollient fatty acids and antioxidants.

See more about Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil →
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Very Good

Botanical extract — antioxidant / soothing benefit.

See more about Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract →
Tocopherol
Very Good

Beneficial active / antioxidant.

See more about Tocopherol →
Coco-Caprylate/caprate
Good

Fatty-acid emollient / emulsifier — conditions skin, low concern.

See more about Coco-Caprylate/caprate →
C9-12 Alkane
Good

Fatty-acid emollient / emulsifier — conditions skin, low concern.

See more about C9-12 Alkane →
Glycerin
Good

Humectant / hydrating sugar or amino acid — draws moisture to skin.

See more about Glycerin →
Candelilla/jojoba/rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Good

Natural structuring wax — gives texture, non-toxic.

See more about Candelilla/jojoba/rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters →
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour/avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Good

Benign functional ingredient — low toxicity concern.

See more about Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour/avena Sativa Kernel Flour →
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water/citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water
Good

Aromatic botanical / essential oil — adds scent and antioxidant compounds.

See more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water/citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water →
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice/aloe Barabadensis Leaf Juice
Good
Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic Polyglycerides
Good

Fatty-acid emollient / emulsifier — conditions skin, low concern.

See more about Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic Polyglycerides →
Sodium Phytate
Good

Clean-beauty preservative / chelator — low concern.

See more about Sodium Phytate →
Hydroxyacetophenone
Good

Clean-beauty preservative / chelator — low concern.

See more about Hydroxyacetophenone →
Mica
Good

Mineral (pigment / slip / absorbent) — safe in topical cosmetics.

See more about Mica →
Water
Neutral

Water — inert base solvent.

See more about Water →
Glyceryl Stearate
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

See more about Glyceryl Stearate →
Cetearyl Alcohol
Neutral

Fatty-alcohol emulsifier — not a drying 'alcohol'; inert in formulations.

See more about Cetearyl Alcohol →
Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Fermentation-derived thickener, well tolerated at food-use levels.

See more about Xanthan Gum →
Maltodextrin
Neutral

Inert carrier and absorbent in topical use.

See more about Maltodextrin →
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

See more about Synthetic Fluorphlogopite →
Caprylyl Glycol
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

See more about Caprylyl Glycol →
Citric Acid
Neutral

Common acidulant and preservative — safe at typical use levels, neither beneficial nor harmful.

See more about Citric Acid →
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Bad

Synthetic dough conditioner/emulsifier.

See more about Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate →
2-Hexanediol
Bad

Fully synthetic preservative/booster (ethylhexylglycerin, chlorphenesin, 1,2-hexanediol).

See more about 2-Hexanediol →
Potassium Sorbate
Bad

Synthetic preservative — flagged in daily-use products.

See more about Potassium Sorbate →
Sodium Benzoate
Bad

Synthetic preservative that can form benzene in the presence of vitamin C.

See more about Sodium Benzoate →

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play