nars Skin Multi-Action Hydrating Toner
nars Nars Skin Multi-Action Hydrating Toner lists 30 ingredients on its label, 27 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.
- Aqua
- Betaine
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Parfum
- Carbomer
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Rosa Canina
- Trisodium EDTA
- Maris Aqua
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Saccharum Officinarum [Saccharum Officinarum Extract]
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- Barium Sulfate
- Algae
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Tocopherol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citric Acid
- Alumina
- Limonene
- Geraniol
- Mica
- Ci 77891
- Ci 77492
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
- DEODORANT
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Other ingredients
ParfumCarbomerAminomethyl PropanolRosa CaninaTrisodium EDTAMaris AquaVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractSaccharum Officinarum [Saccharum Officinarum Extract]Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractBarium SulfateAlgaeAcer Saccharum ExtractTocopherolPotassium SorbateCitric AcidAluminaLimoneneGeraniolMicaCi 77891Ci 77492
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 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 |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Canina | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Trisodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maris Aqua | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Saccharum Officinarum [Saccharum Officinarum Extract] | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Limon Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/358 | 1 · 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 |
| Algae | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acer Saccharum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | 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 |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- 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
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
- Nonionic emulsifier/solubilizer; low foam, mild, for emulsions, avoid with soaps to prevent precipitation
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Rosa Canina
- Not decoded yet
- Trisodium EDTA
- Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.
- Maris Aqua
- Seawater solvent & humectant; mineral-rich, caution on sensitive skin
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data
- Saccharum Officinarum [Saccharum Officinarum Extract]
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.
- Barium Sulfate
- Inert mineral filler and thickener; not absorbed by skin, avoid dust inhalation in powder processes
- Algae
- Not decoded yet
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data
- 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
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- 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.
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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