Rare Beauty always an optimist pore diffusing primer
Rare Beauty rare beauty always an optimist pore diffusing primer lists 30 ingredients on its label, 30 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Dimethicone
- Methyl Trimethicone
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Sodium Chloride
- Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
- Silica
- Propanediol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Eclipta Prostrata Extract
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Sodium Citrate
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
- Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
- Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Tocopherol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Silicone-rich matte primer using silica for oil control, with hydrating HA and botanicals. Ideal for oily, pore-prone skin. Factory observation: Complex silicone crosspolymers demand strict phase separation to avoid incompatibility and ensure texture consistency.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Methyl Trimethicone
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Other ingredients
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeSodium ChlorideDimethicone/PEG-10/15 CrosspolymerSilicaPropanediolSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateTocopheryl AcetateEclipta Prostrata ExtractGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerFragrance/ParfumCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSodium CitrateMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium HyaluronateGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractNymphaea Odorata Root ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilTocopherol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Trimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eclipta Prostrata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract | COLORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract | REFRESHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Methyl Trimethicone
- Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Rheology-modifying silicone polymer for suspension and feel; requires silicone-compatible system
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
- Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Eclipta Prostrata Extract
- Eclipta prostrata extract used for antioxidant and hair coloring; water-soluble, low irritation and comedogenic risk at typical levels.
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
- Extract for color and conditioning; watch dark batches in clear systems
- Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
- Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.
- Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract
- Sweet water-lily root extract, tonic/refreshing claims; plant extract, batch variability & allergen check.
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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