Sculpted by Aimee Satin Silk Longwear Foundation - Blanc 0.5 Versus NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation - Vienna L4.5
Updated on October 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 8 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, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sculpted by Aimee Satin Silk Longwear Foundation 39 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sculpted by Aimee Satin Silk Longwear Foundation 39 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Sheer Glow Foundation 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingIsododecane
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingParaffin
Perfuming
Hexadecene
SolventSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Methicone
Emollient
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Dipropylene Glycol, Isododecane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ectoin, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Paraffin, Hexadecene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ozokerite, Microcrystalline Wax, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Methicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, BHT, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone
Cleansing
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Glutamate
MaskingSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polysilicone-2
Serralysin
EmollientCurcuma Longa Callus Lysate
Skin ConditioningGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Glutamate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysilicone-2, Serralysin, Curcuma Longa Callus Lysate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoritePhenoxyethanol 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.
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopherol (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.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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