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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige versus NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 .

Last updated on February 28, 2024. Published on September 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Price

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Buy Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++

Starts at $44.29
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Buy Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

Starts at $37.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
46
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

Learn more about Titanium Dioxide

Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 6.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 7.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This 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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 8.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-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.

Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 9.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 10.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 11.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77492

Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 14.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium 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.

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Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 20.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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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Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 22.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alumina 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.

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Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 28.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 31.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 35.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Tocopherol

Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 21C1 Cool Beige contains this as ingredient number 49.

NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Punjab M1 contains this as ingredient number 41.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

14% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Laneige Neo Cushion Matte SPF46++ 49 ingredients

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NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation 45 ingredients

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