Elizavecca
Skin Liar Primer
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Elizavecca
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Take the skin testUnlock a flawless, long-lasting makeup look with Elizavecca Skin Liar Primer, a lightweight, silky primer designed to smooth skin and enhance makeup staying power. Infused with powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide, adenosine, sea cucumber extract, and phytosqualane, this 30ml K-beauty gem minimizes pores, blurs fine lines, and controls excess sebum for a radiant, porcelain-like finish.
Skin Liar Primer is a cushioning skincare product from Elizavecca. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 40 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a mineral sunscreen, filtering with Titanium Dioxide. Between them those filters cover UVB and UVA II. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Cyclopentasiloxane.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate and Adenosine.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Aluminum Hydroxide and Talc.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, sulfate-free, oil-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Mineral filter system · does not reach UVA I
Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aluminium hydroxide
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclomethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 40 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how the product smells or looks
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aluminium hydroxide
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Iron oxide
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cyclomethicone is a generic name for a mixture of cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane compounds that conform to the formula, where n has a value between 4 and 6.
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
SilIcones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the Star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Diiron trioxide; Ferric oxide
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Triiron tetraoxide
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecane
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propylene carbonate
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, reaction products with hectorite
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecane
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dodecane
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the roots of Caragana sinica by the microorganism, Saccharomyces
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecane
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sea Cucumber Extract is the extract of whole sea cucumber, Apostichopus japonicus, or Stichopus japonicus
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Eicosane
AQUA, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, NIACINAMIDE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, POLYACRYLATE-13, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYISOBUTENE, PARFUM, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ADENOSINE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, STEARIC ACID, CI 77492, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TALC, CYCLOMETHICONE, SQUALANE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT EXTRACT, CI 77491, CI 77499, HEXADECANE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, TETRADECANE, DODECANE, SACCHAROMYCES/CARAGANA SINICA ROOT FERMENT EXTRACT, OCTADECANE, SEA CUCUMBER EXTRACT, EICOSANE.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Shake well: Gently shake the Elizavecca Skin Liar Primer bottle to mix the formula for optimal performance. Apply a small amount: Dispense a pea-sized amount onto clean fingertips or a makeup sponge. Spread evenly: Gently massage the primer across your face, focusing on areas with visible pores or uneven texture. Proceed with makeup: Allow the primer to set for a moment before applying foundation or other makeup for a smooth, lasting finish.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Saccharomyces/caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclomethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 40 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Elizavecca.
It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Possibly. It filters with mineral UV filters, which sit on the surface and can leave a visible cast on deeper skin tones, especially at high SPF.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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