NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder High Tide

Versus

NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder - High Tide Versus Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation - 340

Setting Spray & Powder

Foundation

French Brand

American Brand

Updated on October 15, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, oily skin and reducing pores

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder 35 ingredients

Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder 35 ingredients

Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation 24 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Silica

Abrasive

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Zinc Myristate

Dimethicone

Emollient

1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Alteromonas Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Emollient

4 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Quercetin

Antioxidant

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Polysilicone-2

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Boron Nitride

Absorbent

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate

Calcium Silicate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydrolyzed Pea Protein

Glucose

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Succinate

Niacinamide

Lauroyl Lysine

Chlorphenesin

Phenoxyethanol

Iron Oxides

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation

Talc

Abrasive

1 / 0 Exfoliant Icon

Nylon-12

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Kaolin

Isoamyl Laurate

Dimethicone

Zinc Stearate

Phenyl Trimethicone

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Magnesium Myristate

Polyester-4

Boron Nitride

CI 77120

Phenoxyethanol

Dimethiconol

Decylene Glycol

Hydrated Silica

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Alumina

Abrasive

Magnesium Oxide

Absorbent

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Iron Oxides

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Boron Nitride

Absorbent, Skin Conditioning

Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.

This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.

Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Learn more about Dimethicone

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.

It is considered non-irritating on the skin.

Learn more about Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Iron Oxides

This 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.