Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette versus NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette .
Published on November 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eyeshadows. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette 25 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette 25 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette 13 ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
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Notable Ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette 25 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette 13 ingredients
Mica • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Diisostearyl Malate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Phenyl Trimethicone • Dimethicone • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Boron Nitride • Silica • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Caffeine • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Tin Oxide • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Sodium Dehydroacetate • CI 77492 • CI 75470 • CI 77510 • CI 77742 • CI 77007
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicabareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 1.
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 7.
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 4.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolbareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 14.
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 21.
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 10.
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bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette 25 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette 13 ingredients
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bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette 25 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette 13 ingredients
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