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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo versus Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on March 29, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe foundations. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

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 and sulfates

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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

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Buy Soft Matte Complete Foundation

Starts at $42.00
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Buy Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation

Starts at $7.49

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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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: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.

According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 4.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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 Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 5.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 7.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.

NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 15.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 17.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 18.

8
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.

Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite

NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 19.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 17.

9

Hydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 22.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 13.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 28.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

19% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation 32 ingredients

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Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 31 ingredients

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screamadelica

1 year ago · Normal Skin
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okay foundation
the shade range is fantastic, but the foundation itself is only okay on my normal skin. unfortunately, it definitely oxidizes, so...

okay foundation
the shade range is fantastic, but the foundation itself is only okay on my normal skin. unfortunately, it definitely oxidizes, so you might actually want to get a shade that looks too light at first.

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