Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick 6 Buff

NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation Mont Blanc

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Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick - 6 Buff Versus NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - Mont Blanc

Foundation

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French Brand

Updated on June 13, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 7 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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick 32 ingredients

NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation 39 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick 32 ingredients

NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation 39 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

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Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Ceresin

Polyethylene

Pentylene Glycol

Microcrystalline Wax

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Emulsifying

Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

1,2-Hexanediol

Aluminum Hydroxide

BHT

Caprylyl Glycol

Dimethicone

Ethylhexylglycerin

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Perfuming

Isostearyl Alcohol

Emollient

Lauryl Laurate

Skin Conditioning

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone

Skin Conditioning

Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate

Methicone

Mica

Phenoxyethanol

Propanediol

Silica

Talc

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Iron Oxides

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

Water

Skin Conditioning

C9-12 Alkane

Solvent

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Undecane

Emollient

Tridecane

Perfuming

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient

1 / 2

Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate

Emulsifying

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Diisostearyl Malate

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant

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Synthetic Wax

Abrasive

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Antioxidant

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Masking

Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Magnesium Chloride

Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine

Humectant

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Citric Acid

Sea Water

Trisodium EDTA

CI 77120

Alumina

Chlorphenesin

Phenoxyethanol

Potassium Sorbate

Iron Oxides

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

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

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting

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.

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CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 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.

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

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.

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Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Iron Oxides

This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.