NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation - Vienna L4.5 Versus Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation - Formentera SF1

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation Vienna L4.5 versus Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation Formentera SF1 .

Last updated on July 20, 2023. Published on March 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

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, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation

Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation

Foundation French Brand France

Foundation American Brand United States

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

Ingredient Info

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NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation 25 ingredients

Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation 36 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

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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NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation 25 ingredients

Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation 36 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation 25 ingredients

Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation 36 ingredients

Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Glycol • Glycerin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Dimethicone • Triethylhexanoin • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Sodium Glutamate • Sorbitan Oleate • Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate • 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Polysilicone-2 • Serralysin • Curcuma Longa Root • Glucosyl Hesperidin • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77492

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Coconut Alkanes • Caprylyl Methicone • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate • Boron Nitride • Dimethicone • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Niacinamide • Oryza Sativa Hull Powder • Gluconolactone • Sodium Chloride • Isopentyldiol • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Allantoin • Sodium Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Squalane • Tocopherol • Pentylene Glycol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Pistacia Lentiscus Gum • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Calcium Gluconate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • Bisabolol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin

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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NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation Vienna L4.5 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation Formentera SF1 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Dimethicone

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.

NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation Vienna L4.5 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation Formentera SF1 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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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NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation Vienna L4.5 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation Formentera SF1 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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.

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NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation Vienna L4.5 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation Formentera SF1 contains this as ingredient number 25.

CI 77492

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.

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NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation Vienna L4.5 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation Formentera SF1 contains this as ingredient number 35.

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