Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 versus NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on January 03, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Highlighter
Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.
Concealer
A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto 33 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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EU Allergen Free
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Vegan
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Alcohol Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto 33 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer 30 ingredients
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Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto 33 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer 30 ingredients
Mica • CI 77891 • Talc • Alumina • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • Tin Oxide • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Silica • CI 77499 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Zea Mays Starch • Diisostearyl Malate • Polysorbate 20 • Sorbitan Stearate • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Nylon-12 • Isopropyl Palmitate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • BHT • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinyl Palmitate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol
Dimethicone • Water • Glycerin • Nylon-12 • Butylene Glycol • Paraffin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate • Peg-400 • Silica • Aluminum Hydroxide • Polysilicone-2 • Microcrystalline Wax • Barium Sulfate • Distearyldimonium Chloride • Palmitic Acid • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Alumina • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491 • Mica • CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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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 MicaMesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 1.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 77891Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 2.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Learn more about AluminaMesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 4.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 77491Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 5.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 28.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaMesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 10.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 13.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 22.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 4.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 24.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateMesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 30.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 21.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateMesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 31.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 TocopherolMesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 33.
NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 26.
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