nars Sheer Glow Foundation
nars Nars Sheer Glow Foundation lists 27 ingredients on its label, 23 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerine
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Dimethicone
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Triethylhexanoin
- Peg-10 Dimethicone
- Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Sodium Glutamate
- Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
- 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Polysilicone-2
- Serralysin
- Curcuma Longa
- Glucosyl Hesperidin
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Tocopherol
- Ci 77891
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77491
- Ci 77499
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEG
Formulation view Based on water and cyclomethicone, featuring polysiloxane polymer for powder suspension. Includes turmeric and ascorbyl glucoside for antioxidant support, with titanium dioxide for tinting. Offers sheer coverage and hydration, suitable for normal to combination skin in daily wear. Factory perspective: Inorganic clay thickener requires precise rheology control for longevity.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- 保湿剂
- Glycerine
- OPACIFYING
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Triethylhexanoin
Other ingredients
Peg-10 DimethiconeBis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3Disteardimonium HectoriteSodium GlutamateSorbitan Sesquiisostearate1-Methylhydantoin-2-ImidePhenoxyethanolSodium DehydroacetateTriethoxycaprylylsilanePolysilicone-2SerralysinCurcuma LongaGlucosyl HesperidinAscorbyl GlucosideTocopherolCi 77891Ci 77492Ci 77491Ci 77499
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerine | 保湿剂,溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethylhexanoin | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-10 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disteardimonium Hectorite | LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Glutamate | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Dehydroacetate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysilicone-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Serralysin | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Curcuma Longa | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glucosyl Hesperidin | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycerine
- Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.
- Triethylhexanoin
- Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent
- Peg-10 Dimethicone
- Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.
- Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
- Not decoded yet
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.
- Sodium Glutamate
- Flavoring agent & humectant, food-grade, non-irritating, often used for masking.
- Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; very low irritation when pure, but patch testing is recommended for sensitive consumers.
- 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
- Skin conditioner for texture improvement; low irritation, typically low concentration
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.
- Polysilicone-2
- Not decoded yet
- Serralysin
- Not decoded yet
- Curcuma Longa
- Not decoded yet
- Glucosyl Hesperidin
- Flavonoid glycoside, antioxidant, improves circulation, non-irritating.
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Ci 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.
- Ci 77499
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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