By Terry Moisturising CC Cream - 3 Beige Versus NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - Mont Blanc
Updated on January 22, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
By Terry Moisturising CC Cream 51 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation 39 ingredients
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What's inside (and what isn't)
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By Terry Moisturising CC Cream 51 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningC30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethyl Methacrylate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Olus Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Methylparaben
Preservative
Rosa Alba Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Centifolia Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitic Acid
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantGeraniol
Perfuming
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingCitronellol
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Eugenol
Perfuming
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Talc, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, CI 77891, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin Palmitate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Mica, Paraffinum Liquidum, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Hydrogen Dimethicone, CI 77492, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glycine Soja Oil, Olus Oil, Silica, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Methylparaben, Rosa Alba Leaf Cell Extract, Rosa Centifolia Leaf Cell Extract, Sodium Lactate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Alcohol, CI 77491, Palmitic Acid, CI 77499, Geraniol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Citronellol, Glycine Soja Sterols, Eugenol, Carnosine, Lactic Acid, Limonene
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
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Chloride
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sea Water
HumectantTrisodium EDTA
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Mica
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, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Sea Water, Trisodium EDTA, CI 77120, Alumina, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Iron Oxides, 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.
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.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolCi 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.
Learn more about CI 77891Glycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinMica 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 MicaPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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