Clé de Peau Beauté The Foundation SPF 22 Versus NARS Cosmetics All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 3.9%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 3.3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantMagnesium Chloride
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningBupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Trisodium EDTA
Hydroxypropylcellulose
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Dimethylacrylamide
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Barium Sulfate
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
BHT
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Theanine
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 3.9%, Titanium Dioxide 3.3%, Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Trehalose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Glycine, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Hydrolyzed Silk, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Dextrin Palmitate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Palmitic Acid, Dimethylacrylamide, Alcohol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Barium Sulfate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Alcohol, BHT, Silica, Theanine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Iron Oxides
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Decyl Isostearate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientBis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/PEG-2 Soyamine/Ipdi Copolymer
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Polysilicone-2
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Propanediol, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isostearic Acid, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Decyl Isostearate, Isododecane, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/PEG-2 Soyamine/Ipdi Copolymer, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearyl Isostearate, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Polysilicone-2, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
