PRODUCT REVIEW
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation
Can it cause trouble?
Buy from Amazon US $39.94
More options from: $39.94
Price as of 4/12/2024 2:45 GMT.
More info
Appears in
1 routine
Added by AngieLee
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Light Active Micro-Prisms are combined with Algae Extract and Polynesian Seawater to boost the look of skin’s clarity and immerse skin in moisture and minerals.
ascophyllum nodosum extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
glycerin
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
diisostearyl malate
0.8% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
Show more
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Key claims Immediate •Reveals a more even skin tone by +93%* *Based on a clinical study, immediate results on 31 women.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
CA Retailers
AU Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
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
undecane
3.8% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
Similar products & dupes
| NARS - Light Reflecting Foundation |  JPS LABO - Unlabel Lab Ceramide Essence |  Lululun - Precious Face Mask - Green | skinmade - Vitamin C E + Alpha Arbutin serum |  PCA SKIN - Anti-Redness Serum |  Formula 10.0.6 - Mega Serum Vitamin E Restoring Face Serum |  Good Molecules - Jumbo Size Hyaluronic Acid Serum |  Nivea Japan - Men Active Age Q10 Balm | YADAH - Daily Vege Mask - Seaweed |  Volition - Oceanene Youth-Boost Gel-Cream with Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid |  Beautycounter - Countertime Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
32%
|
32%
|
32%
|
31%
|
31%
|
31%
|
31%
|
31%
|
31%
|
30%
| |
| Key ingredients |
| Common: Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common: Other:
|
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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
ascophyllum nodosum extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
Show more
Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
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
undecane
3.8% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
butylene glycol
4.9% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
Show more
Ingredient 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, Maris aqua, Sea water, Trisodium edta, Barium sulfate, Alumina, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Iron oxides, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
Sources
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Effects of steroidal saponins extract from Ophiopogon japonicus root ameliorates doxorubicin-induced chronic heart failure by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammatory response
- Cosmetic use of an ophiopogon japonicus active principle
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640