NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Makeup Setting Mist Versus 3CE Shimmer Makeup Fixer
Updated on January 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Makeup Setting Mist 15 ingredients
3CE Shimmer Makeup Fixer 12 ingredients
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NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Makeup Setting Mist 15 ingredients
3CE Shimmer Makeup Fixer 12 ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyimide-1
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
Buffering
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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