Versed Skin Solution Multi-Serum Skin Tint Foundation SPF 40 - 2N Light Neutral Versus NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Serum Cushion Foundation SPF 50+ - Vienna
Updated on May 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Versed Skin Solution Multi-Serum Skin Tint Foundation SPF 40 30 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Serum Cushion Foundation SPF 50+ 53 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Versed Skin Solution Multi-Serum Skin Tint Foundation SPF 40 30 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Serum Cushion Foundation SPF 50+ 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 13.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingQuaternium-90 Bentonite
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 13.1%, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C9-12 Alkane, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, C15-19 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Triheptanoin, Triethyl Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Decyl Cocoate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Sulfate
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Titanium Dioxide, Decyl Cocoate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glyceryl Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triheptanoin, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateC15-19 alkane is a mixture of alkanes. Alkanes are hydrocarbons with carbon atoms held together by single bonds.
It is a synthetically created solvent and emollient often used to replace silicones or mineral oil. As an emollient, C15-19 Alkane helps soften and soothe the skin. Emollients create a barrier to trap moisture inside.
C15-19 Alkane is often used with mineral UV filters such as titanium dioxidide and zinc oxide. It helps these UV filter ingredients be more spreadable.
C15-19 Alkane is biodegradable.
Learn more about C15-19 AlkaneC9-12 Alkane is synethically created using alkanes, or paraffins. It is added to products as a solvent. This means its main purpose is to help dissolve ingredients and create even texture.
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateWe don't have a description for Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract is from the Kakadu plum. The Kakadu plum is native to northern Australia. The Kakadu plum holds the record for having the highest amount of natural vitamin C.
This ingredient is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals and thus may reduce the signs of aging.
The high vitamin C content of Kakadu plum also helps lighten skin. Vitamin C has been shown to block the process of skin darkening that leads to hyperpigmentation.
Kakadu plums have been used by indigenous cultures as medicine to help treat colds and as an antiseptic.
Learn more about Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractTitanium 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 DioxideWe don't have a description for Triheptanoin yet.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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