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NARS Cosmetics Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette Ingredients Explained

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Published on December 14, 2021 Submitted by MaritakeN

Overview

What it is

Eyeshadow with 13 ingredients that contains exfoliants

Cool Features

It is reef safe

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

Fun facts

NARS Cosmetics is from France.

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

You should know

Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

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

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!
Ingredient
Features
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Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
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Emollient
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May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
1 / 0
Silicon Icon
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Emollient
0 / 0
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon
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Emollient
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Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon
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Preservative
Preservative Icon
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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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Cosmetic Colorant
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Cosmetic Colorant
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Cosmetic Colorant
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Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon
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Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 13 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.

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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.

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What it does: Emollient

Octyldodecyl Stearate is an emollient that hydrates the skin. It is created from stearic acid.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.

It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.

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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.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

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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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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.

Learn more about CI 77891
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Here's what our community thinks of the 13 ingredients in this product ✨

8% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

When to use

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

Directions

COLOR ON THE RISE
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Twelve supercharged shades. One insatiable palette. Pure color perfection. Swipe, shade, and shine with Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette—a vividly warm spectrum of unexpected finishes in heated tones. High-pigment matte formula...

COLOR ON THE RISE
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Twelve supercharged shades. One insatiable palette. Pure color perfection. Swipe, shade, and shine with Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette—a vividly warm spectrum of unexpected finishes in heated tones. High-pigment matte formula instantly deposits captivating color; ultra-fine blends of shimmer and pearl reflect light for eye-catching effects. Glide on glitter. Layer on luster. Mix, matte, and mesmerize. One swipe, and it’s all eyes on you. Limited edition.
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SHADES:
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TOP ROW (left to right):
* FIRST TASTE (shimmering pale gold)
* SHADOW HILL (matte saddle)
* HOT LINE (metallic tangerine)
* WHIPPED (matte warm brown)
SECOND ROW (left to right):
* CRUSHED (matte apricot)
* MAD LOVE (matte peach)
* PUSH IT (iridescent golden pink)
* RIDING HIGH (shimmering rose)
BOTTOM ROW (left to right):
* BAYADERE I (sparkling bronze)
* TROUBLE (shimmering coral)
* DEEP CUT (metallic fuchsia)
* GUAYAQUIL (bright metallic rust)

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