Kosas BB Burst Tinted Moisturizer Gel Cream - 10 Very Light Neutral Versus NARS Cosmetics Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 - Gotland L1.2
Updated on September 03, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF, Vitamin C 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, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kosas BB Burst Tinted Moisturizer Gel Cream 41 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 44 ingredients
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Kosas BB Burst Tinted Moisturizer Gel Cream 41 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Pullulan
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Octyldodecanol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Mica, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Oleate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Silica, Saccharide Isomerate, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Gluconate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Phenethyl Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Nylon-12
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium EDTA
Aluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingTalc
Abrasive
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-2
Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate
HumectantMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
BHT
Antioxidant
Algae
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Cyclomethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Parfum, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisodium EDTA, Aluminum Distearate, Talc, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Polysilicone-2, Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, Maris Sal, Hydrogen Dimethicone, BHT, Algae, Sodium Metabisulfite, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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.
Learn more about CI 77891Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Kosas BB Burst Tinted Moisturizer Gel Cream 41 ingredients
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