NARS Skin Light Reflecting Restorative Night Treatment
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MoisturizingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 8 moreWorks
“Transforming from a gel into a lightweight oil thanks to innovative gel-matrix technology, the treatment is able to deliver moisture on a deeper level.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
algae extract, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, algae extract.
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Algae extractNot delivered
“The formula is also infused with the brand’s ‘Advanced Light Reflecting Complex’: a mixture of gold-fortified peptides and red snow extract that helps to firm and diminish the look of fine lines, all the while clarifying your skin and feeding it with moisture and minerals.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilDicaprylyl carbonate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateDextrin palmitate~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateSorbitan sesquioleate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCrambe abyssinica seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilOryza sativa bran oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilPrunus domestica seed extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~1–1.5%
Silica silylate~0.95–1.45%
Parfum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateSea water~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterButylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- 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 glycolAlgae extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractSalicornia herbacea extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eclipta prostrata extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractAscophyllum nodosum extract~0.15–0.6%
- 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 extractPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.6%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractBarium sulfate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus serpyllum extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa gallica flower powder~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPlankton extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractAlumina~0.3–0.7%
- 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 AluminaBenzyl cinnamate~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Mica~0.1–0.3%
- 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~0.05–0.3%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- 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 oxidesIngredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Dextrin palmitate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Prunus domestica seed extract, Water, Silica silylate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Sea water, Butylene glycol, Algae extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Polysorbate 20, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Barium sulfate, Thymus serpyllum extract, Rosa gallica flower powder, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Plankton extract, Alumina, Benzyl cinnamate, Benzyl salicylate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Geraniol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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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.
| NARSSkin Light Reflecting Restorative Night TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeGreen Tea Seed Oil | The Body ShopVitamin E Overnight Serum-in-oil | BentonGuava Moisture Soothing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $30.00 | $58.30 | $17.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Glycine Soja Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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