Huxley Priming Essence; Radiance Layer

Huxley

Priming Essence; Radiance Layer

face essence

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
54%
Combination (dry)
54%
Balanced
83%
Combination (oily)
87%
Oily
87%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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The Huxley Priming Essence; Radiance Layer is an innovative hybrid treatment that functions as both a nourishing essence and a high-performance makeup primer. It is formulated with Huxley's signature Prickly Pear Seed Oil and Cactus Extract to provide intense hydration and antioxidant protection. This essence features unique Liquid Crystal particles that melt upon contact with the skin, creating a smooth, "radiance layer" that blurs imperfections and enhances the skin's natural luminosity. It preps the face by refining texture and ensuring a supple, hydrated canvas, which helps makeup adhere better and last longer without settling into fine lines.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid

Risks

2
Allergen
Synthetic polymer

About Priming Essence; Radiance Layer

Overview

Priming Essence; Radiance Layer is a lightweight essence from Huxley. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 36 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Betaine.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. 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. One ingredient on the label has not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.

What is not in it

It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Part of the label has not been matched to our ingredient database yet

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 19 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 6 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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)

Hydration

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

Hydration

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae

Anti-Aging

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida

Hydration Soothing

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae

Soothing Hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

12th 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

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucose

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (34)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Propanediol Butylene Glycol Glycerin Betaine Methylpropanediol 1,2-hexanediol Pentylene Glycol Opuntia Ficus-indica Stem Extract Bifida Ferment Lysate Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Opuntia Ficus-indica Seed Oil Cholesteryl Chloride Cholesteryl Isostearate Cholesteryl Nonanoate Glucose Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Trehalose Fructooligosaccharides Fructose Tromethamine Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Symbiosome Extract Ethylhexylglycerin Agar Sodium Phytate Silica Tocopherol Phytosphingosine Hydrogenated Lecithin Carbomer Xanthan Gum Benzyl Salicylate Hexyl Cinnamal Citronellol

What is and is not in it

Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol

  • Essential oils

    Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol

  • Facial oils

    Opuntia Ficus-indica Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Toning" step.

  • Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Bifida Ferment Lysate, Opuntia Ficus-indica Seed Oil, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 36 ingredients on the label.

9
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
3 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
5 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Contact Dermatitis, September 2017, pages 159-162
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae

Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Pharmacognosy Magazine, October 2017, pages S424-S429
  • Carbohydrate Polymers, February 2017, pages 128–136
  • Environmental Science and Pollution Research International, November 2015, pages 17, 799-17, 809
  • Molecules, September 2014, pages 14, 879-14, 901
  • Phytomedicine, May 2006, pages 352–358
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida

Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae

Soothing Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Marine Drugs, August 2021, pages 1-16
  • IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, January 2021, pages 1-9
  • Journal of Applied Phycology, June 2019, pages 3, 653-3, 663
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

12th 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

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3-.beta.-Chlorocholest-5-ene

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3-beta)-, isostearate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-ene-3-beta-yl nonanoate

17 Glucose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucose

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2020, pages 1–13
  • Foods, March 2019, pages 1–27
  • Nature Medicine, May 2018, pages 617–627
  • Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, September 2003, pages 1, 224–1, 228
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

19 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl nystose

Hydration
21 Fructose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fructose

Hydration
22 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Symbiosome Extract is an extract of the nodule of the roots of the Guar, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.), Leguminosae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
25 Agar Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Agar

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science, February 2020
  • Marine Drugs, November 2018, pages 1-41
  • International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, February 2018, ePublication
  • Carbohydrate Polymers, July 2013, Volume 96, Issue 1, pages 71-81
  • Biomedical Materials, November 2008, Volume 3, Number 4
26 Sodium Phytate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt

27 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
6 scientific references
  • Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
  • Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45
28 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

28th 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-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
29 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
32 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
33 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

34 Benzyl Salicylate UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Fragrance / colour

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzyl salicylate

Allergen
35 Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein

Allergen
36 Citronellol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol

Allergen

Not yet matched to our database

These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.

Perfume/Fragrance

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Priming Essence; Radiance Layer?

WATER, PROPANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, BETAINE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EXTRACT, BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA SEED OIL, CHOLESTERYL CHLORIDE, CHOLESTERYL ISOSTEARATE, CHOLESTERYL NONANOATE, GLUCOSE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, TREHALOSE, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, FRUCTOSE, TROMETHAMINE, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA SYMBIOSOME EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, AGAR, SODIUM PHYTATE, SILICA, TOCOPHEROL, CERAMIDE NP, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CARBOMER, XANTHAN GUM, BENZYL SALICYLATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL.

What are the active ingredients in Priming Essence; Radiance Layer?

SODIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE NP.

How do I use Priming Essence; Radiance Layer?

After your basic skincare routine and before applying makeup, dispense 2–3 drops of the essence. Apply evenly across the face, gently smoothing it over the skin's texture. Lightly pat with your fingertips to help the liquid crystal particles absorb and create a radiant film. Follow with your foundation or cushion for a long-lasting, glowy finish.

What skin types is Priming Essence; Radiance Layer good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Priming Essence; Radiance Layer good for sensitive 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.

Is Priming Essence; Radiance Layer fungal acne safe?

4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Bifida Ferment Lysate, Opuntia Ficus-indica Seed Oil, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Priming Essence; Radiance Layer while pregnant?

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.

Is Priming Essence; Radiance Layer fragrance free?

No — it contains Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol.

Does Priming Essence; Radiance Layer contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol.

What can I layer with Priming Essence; Radiance Layer?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Priming Essence; Radiance Layer?

Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does Priming Essence; Radiance Layer have?

It lists 36 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Priming Essence; Radiance Layer?

Huxley.

Brand
Huxley

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