nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer (Discontinued)
nars Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer (Discontinued) lists 38 ingredients on its label, 34 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.
- Dimethicone
- Water
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Nylon-12
- Paraffin
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Zinc Oxide
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- PEG-400
- Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Cera Microcristallina
- Cire Microcristalline
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polysilicone-2
- Silica
- Barium Sulfate
- Dextrin Palmitate
- Distearyldimonium Chloride
- Palmitic Acid
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Hydrogen Dimethicone
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Ascorbic Acid
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Alumina
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Tocopherol
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide
- Ci 77891
- Iron Oxides
- Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEG
Key ingredients
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Paraffin
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
Other ingredients
Nylon-12PEG-10 DimethiconePEG-400Sorbitan SesquiisostearateMicrocrystalline WaxCera MicrocristallinaCire MicrocristallinePhenoxyethanolPolysilicone-2SilicaBarium SulfateDextrin PalmitateDistearyldimonium ChloridePalmitic AcidAluminum HydroxideHydrogen DimethiconePalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Ascorbic AcidRetinyl PalmitateTocopheryl AcetateAluminaSodium Acetylated HyaluronateTocopherolMicaTitanium DioxideCi 77891Iron OxidesCi 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nylon-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Paraffin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| PEG-10 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-400 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Microcrystalline Wax | BINDING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cera Microcristallina | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Cire Microcristalline | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polysilicone-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Barium Sulfate | 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dextrin Palmitate | ANTICAKING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Distearyldimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogen Dimethicone | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Nylon-12
- Not decoded yet
- Paraffin
- Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.
- PEG-400
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; very low irritation when pure, but patch testing is recommended for sensitive consumers.
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Petroleum-derived hard wax for lipsticks and ointments; provides high-melting structure, heavy feel, potentially comedogenic
- Cera Microcristallina
- Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.
- Cire Microcristalline
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Polysilicone-2
- Not decoded yet
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Barium Sulfate
- Inert mineral filler and thickener; not absorbed by skin, avoid dust inhalation in powder processes
- Dextrin Palmitate
- Modified polysaccharide ester for emulsifying and anticaking; mild cleanser; used in solid soaps or powders.
- Distearyldimonium Chloride
- Cationic hair detangler; add with nonionics to reduce tack at high levels.
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.
- Hydrogen Dimethicone
- Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Ci 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- 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 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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