nars Luminous Moisture Cream
nars Nars Luminous Moisture Cream lists 46 ingredients on its label, 39 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/Aqua/Eau
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Triethylhexanoin
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Stearic Acid
- PEG-32
- PEG-6
- Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
- Hydrogenated Palm Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
- Phenoxyethanol
- Fragrance
- Elaeis Guineensis Oil
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Hydroxide
- PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Sea Water/Maris Aqua/Eau De Mer
- Carbomer
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Trisodium EDTA
- Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
- Algae Extract
- Sophora Japonica Root Extract
- Barium Sulfate
- Thymus Serpillum Extract
- Tocopherol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citric Acid
- Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
- Plankton Extract
- Alumina
- Citral
- Geraniol
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide
- Iron Oxides
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Triethylhexanoin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneStearyl AlcoholPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
Other ingredients
Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire MicrocristallineHydrogenated PolydeceneCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideStearic AcidPEG-32PEG-6Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol EstersHydrogenated Palm OilCocos Nucifera OilElaeis Guineensis Kernel OilPhenoxyethanolFragranceElaeis Guineensis OilEthylhexylglycerinPotassium HydroxidePEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor OilSea Water/Maris Aqua/Eau De MerCarbomerSodium Acetylated HyaluronateTrisodium EDTAGardenia Tahitensis Flower ExtractAlgae ExtractSophora Japonica Root ExtractBarium SulfateThymus Serpillum ExtractTocopherolPotassium SorbateCitric AcidFagus Sylvatica Bud ExtractPlankton ExtractAluminaCitralGeraniolLimoneneLinaloolMicaTitanium DioxideIron Oxides
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 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 |
| Triethylhexanoin | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline | Not decoded yet | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polydecene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-32 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrogenated Palm Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Elaeis Guineensis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sea Water/Maris Aqua/Eau De Mer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trisodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract | 皮肤调理剂，香氛 | — | Green |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Sophora Japonica Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 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 |
| Thymus Serpillum Extract | 收敛剂,抗菌剂 | 2 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract | TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Plankton Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- 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
- Triethylhexanoin
- Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline
- Microcrystalline wax thickener/occlusive; high melt point, add hot, heavy feel if overused
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
- Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- PEG-32
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-6
- Not decoded yet
- Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrogenated Palm Oil
- Emollient, emulsifier, and viscosity regulator; provides waxy structure, high levels may feel heavy.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Elaeis Guineensis Oil
- Palm oil, emollient occlusive; saturated fats, moderate comedogenic risk.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Sea Water/Maris Aqua/Eau De Mer
- Not decoded yet
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.
- Trisodium EDTA
- Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.
- Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
- Tahitian Gardenia flower extract, plant-based skincare and fragrance; may contain fragrance allergens, label required for leave-on products.
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.
- Sophora Japonica Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Barium Sulfate
- Inert mineral filler and thickener; not absorbed by skin, avoid dust inhalation in powder processes
- Thymus Serpillum Extract
- Thymus serpyllum extract, contains active ingredients such as thymol, used as antibacterial and astringent agent; strong irritancy at high concentrations, dosage needs to be controlled.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
- Botanical bud extract used as a tonic and skin conditioner; monitor for plant-derived contact sensitization.
- Plankton Extract
- Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
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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