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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair versus NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on February 02, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe concealers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

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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Concealer American Brand United States
Concealer French Brand France

Concealer

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

Concealer

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

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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

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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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NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 1.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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.

NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 5.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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.

NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 6.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 9.

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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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NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 11.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 23.

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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.

NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 12.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 13.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 13.

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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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NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 14.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 17.

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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

NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 17.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 20.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 27.

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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.

NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 22.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 14.

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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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NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer Fair contains this as ingredient number 23.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

13% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
74% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
51% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer 23 ingredients

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NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer 35 ingredients

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