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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo versus Glossier Boy Brow Blond .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on July 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation French Brand France
Eyebrow American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Eyebrow

Eyebrow makeup helps shape the eyebrows or fill in sparse eyebrow spots.

Price

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Buy Soft Matte Complete Foundation

Starts at $42.00
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Starts at $17.00

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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.

Glossier Boy Brow Blond 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.

Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 16.

Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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.

Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 31.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 31.

Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
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 Foundation Oslo contains this as ingredient number 32.

Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 33.

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
17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
66% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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NARS Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Foundation 32 ingredients

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Glossier Boy Brow 35 ingredients

3.7 /5
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Jan 9, 2023

Didn't work for me
This makes me breakout in my eyebrow area. No, it's not folliculitis -- the skin between the hairs develops whiteheads and pustules.

My eyebrows are very faint and I don't have a lot of them. Boybrow didn't really...

Didn't work for me
This makes me breakout in my eyebrow area. No, it's not folliculitis -- the skin between the hairs develops whiteheads and pustules.

My eyebrows are very faint and I don't have a lot of them. Boybrow didn't really do enough to make them stand out more, but the color does at least last, as minimal as it is.

Color: Blond

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