Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation - 320N Versus NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation - Oslo
Updated on May 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe foundations. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation 66 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation 33 ingredients
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Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation 66 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Pullulan
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSerica
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
HumectantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
HumectantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Urea
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cyclohexasiloxane, Water, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol Denat., Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cholesterol, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hexylene Glycol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Lecithin, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Maltodextrin, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Maris Sal, Methicone, Mica, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Phytosphingosine, Polyquaternium-51, Polysilicone-11, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Serica, Silica, Sodium Carrageenan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium PCA, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl Citrate, Urea, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Oxide, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
CleansingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolysilicone-2
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alumina
Abrasive
Glucose
HumectantHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientSodium Succinate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Plankton Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polysilicone-2, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77120, Tocopherol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Alumina, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Sodium Succinate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77499, 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 WaterThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicatePeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 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 GlycerinAlumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteHydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
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 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.
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