Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm versus Clarins Beauty Flash Balm .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on December 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face primers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
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Ingredient Info
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm 45 ingredients
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm 45 ingredients
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm 45 ingredients
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm 36 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Ether • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentylene Glycol • Jojoba Esters • Propanediol • Cetyl Esters • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Behenyl Alcohol • Pelargonium Graveolens Extract • Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera • Glycine Soja Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Tin Oxide • Sorbitan Oleate • Isohexadecane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Silica Silylate • Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Citric Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polyglycerin-3 • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Polysorbate 80 • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491 • CI 77891 • Parfum
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Propanediol • C15-19 Alkane • Silica Silylate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Sorbitan Stearate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Butylene Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Parfum • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Disodium EDTA • Sucrose Cocoate • Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • Sodium Benzoate • T-Butyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract • Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract • CI 14700 • Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Maris Sal • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterYves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinYves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideYves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolYves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterYves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilYves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 34.
Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract is an exfoliant.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 28.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 40.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolYves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 41.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 35.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumYves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm contains this as ingredient number 45.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
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