Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"NARS - Soft matte primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Featuring NARS’ exclusive Climate Balancing Technology to help retain hydration in dry climates and absorb excess moisture in humid ones, and prevents excess sweat and sebum from breaking down makeup.
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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, methicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
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
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
Potential irritants
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
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
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, C13-15 alkane, Talc, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Pentylene glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Alteromonas ferment extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Isododecane, Sodium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Silica, Butylene glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Disteardimonium hectorite, C24-28 alkyl methicone, Polyquaternium-51, Propylene carbonate, Tocopherol, Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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