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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche versus Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on May 08, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Concealer French Brand France
Blush American Brand United States

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Price

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Starts at $32.00
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Starts at $29.00

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
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 Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
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 Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 12.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 15.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 28.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 31.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer L2.6 Café Con Leche contains this as ingredient number 30.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

27% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer 30 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 0 ratings

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush 31 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

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