Blk Cosmetics Daydream Life-Proof Airy Matte Foundation SPF 15 - Butterscotch Versus NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - Yulong
Updated on December 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Blk Cosmetics Daydream Life-Proof Airy Matte Foundation SPF 15 23 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Blk Cosmetics Daydream Life-Proof Airy Matte Foundation SPF 15 23 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Iron Oxides
Water, Cyclomethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Isohexadecane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Silicate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Maris Aqua
HumectantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 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, Maris Aqua, Mica, 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. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoritePolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Blk Cosmetics Daydream Life-Proof Airy Matte Foundation SPF 15 23 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation 20 ingredients
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