NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Liquid Blush - Brazen Versus Live Tinted Blush Crush Liquid Blush - Emotionally Unavailable
Updated on December 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan blushes. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
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Ingredient Info
NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Liquid Blush 32 ingredients
Live Tinted Blush Crush Liquid Blush 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Liquid Blush 32 ingredients
Live Tinted Blush Crush Liquid Blush 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Galactoarabinan
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Propylene Carbonate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Silica, Galactoarabinan, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Mica, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
TonicTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Propanediol, Zinc Oxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 73360
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 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.
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