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MoisturizingUndecane, Diisostearyl malate + 9 moreWorks
“Powered by advanced skincare ingredients that help defend against environmental aggressors and blue light, it immediately strengthens skin’s barrier to help maintain its moisture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Key claims Immediate •Reveals a more even skin tone by +93%* *Based on a clinical study, immediate results on 31 women.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
C9-12 alkane~6.9–8.4%
Butylene glycol~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolUndecane~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneTridecane~2.6–3.2%
Isodecyl neopentanoate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateHydrogenated polyisobutene~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePolyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleatePolyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~1.3–1.6%
Disteardimonium hectorite~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteDiisostearyl malate~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateGlycerin~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSynthetic wax~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxSodium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideOphiopogon japonicus root extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractAscophyllum nodosum extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Curcuma longa root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractSilybum marianum fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideMagnesium chloride~0.35–0.65%
Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Pentylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to reduce inflammation in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acidAscorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCitric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSea water~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterTrisodium edta~0.35–0.6%
Barium sulfate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alumina~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesMica~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, C9-12 alkane, Butylene glycol, Undecane, Tridecane, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Diisostearyl malate, Glycerin, Synthetic wax, Sodium chloride, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium chloride, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Tocopherol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Sea water, Trisodium edta, Barium sulfate, Alumina, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Iron oxides, Mica, Titanium dioxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NARSLight Reflecting FoundationYOUR PRODUCT | VMV HypoallergenicsSuperskin Creammmy-Rich Intensive Moisture Milk for Dry Skin | Ellis FaasSkin Veil Bottle | CatricePORE 2-IN-1 PEELING & TONER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $41.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Cyclopentasiloxane | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"NARS - Light Reflecting Foundation" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.65% - 1.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 80.00A$ up to 81.91A$ in Australia, for 49.99$ in the United States and for 53.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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