NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation - Oslo Versus Ere Perez Quinoa Water Foundation - Noon

Updated on October 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation

Foundation

French Brand France

Ere Perez Quinoa Water Foundation

Foundation

Australian Brand

Ingredient Info

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation 32 ingredients

Ere Perez Quinoa Water Foundation 14 ingredients

At a glance

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation 32 ingredients

Ere Perez Quinoa Water Foundation 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Soft Matte Complete Foundation

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Dimethicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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Silicon

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.

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Trimethylsiloxysilicate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Skin Conditioning

Silicon

Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

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Sodium Chloride Masking

3 Concerns

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

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Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Cleansing, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3.

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Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

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Helianthus Annuus Extract Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

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Plankton Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Plankton Extract.

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Alteromonas Ferment Extract Skin Conditioning

Alteromonas Ferment Extract is derived from a bacteria from in deep sea water.

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Peg-12 Dimethicone Skin Conditioning

Silicon

Peg-12 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

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Peg-10 Dimethicone Skin Conditioning

Silicon

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

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Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

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Aluminum Hydroxide Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

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Polysilicone-2

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-2.

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Disteardimonium Hectorite Stabilising

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

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Barium Sulfate Cosmetic Colorant

Sulfate

Barium Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0-3

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.

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Hydrogen Dimethicone

Silicon

Hydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

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Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Humectant

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.

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Alumina Abrasive, Absorbent

Exfoliant

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

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Glucose Humectant

Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.

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Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Pea Protein.

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Sodium Succinate Buffering

We don't have a description for Sodium Succinate.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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CI 77492 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

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CI 77499 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

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Mica Cosmetic Colorant

May worsen Eczema

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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Quinoa Water Foundation

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract.

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Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract Astringent, Emollient, Perfuming

Fragrance

Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract is from the black currant fruit.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

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Maltodextrin Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

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Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

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Sodium Salicylate Preservative

BHA • Preservative • Good for Minimizing Pores • May worsen Rosacea

This ingredient is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, the famous anti-acne ingredient.

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Potassium Sorbate Preservative

Preservative

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Coco-Glucoside Cleansing, Foaming

Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.

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Silica Abrasive, Absorbent

Exfoliant • 2 Concerns

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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Water, Glycerin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Salicylate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Silica, CI 77891

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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Ingredient Ratings

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Soft Matte Complete Foundation

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Quinoa Water Foundation

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When to use

NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation 32 ingredients

Ere Perez Quinoa Water Foundation 14 ingredients

1 Routine

100% use in am

0% use in pm

100% use every day

2 Routines

50% use in am

50% use in pm

100% use every day

Reviews

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation 32 ingredients

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Ere Perez Quinoa Water Foundation 14 ingredients

3.0 /5

from 2 ratings

Light Coverage (1) Medium Coverage (1) Natural (1)

MirandaMaheri

4 months ago · Unsure Skin

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Recently overhauled my makeup routine to be FA safe & was super excited to find a foundation that fit all my needs (Fa safe, non comedogenic, clean...

Recently overhauled my makeup routine to be FA safe & was super excited to find a foundation that fit all my needs (Fa safe, non comedogenic, clean ingredients). its buildible coverage and paired with a full coverage concealer its perfect!