nars EFA Night Fusion
nars Nars EFA Night Fusion lists 39 ingredients on its label, 35 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.
- Squalane
- C13-15 Alkane
- C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Linseed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
- Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Bisabolol
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
- Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
- Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
- Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
- Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Tocopherol
- Sodium Magnesium Silicate
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Propylene Glycol
- Lecithin
- Acetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- SqualaneOryza Sativa Bran OilPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
- SOLVENT · 限制 II
- C13-15 Alkane
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
- ANTICAKING
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Other ingredients
Linseed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol EstersPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateBisabololRosa Canina Fruit OilOrbignya Oleifera Seed OilCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Flower ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractRibes Nigrum Seed OilRubus Idaeus Seed OilRubus Chamaemorus Seed OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel OilPlumeria Alba Flower ExtractCoriandrum Sativum Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilCitrus Reticulata Leaf OilGlycine Soja OilTocopherolSodium Magnesium SilicateGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePropylene GlycolLecithinAcetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable GlycerideIsopropyl MyristateLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C13-15 Alkane | SOLVENT · 限制 II/875 Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 · 2 | Green |
| C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica Dimethyl Silylate | ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linseed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 5 | Green |
| Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Rosa Canina Fruit Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Plumeria Alba Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · – | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Magnesium Silicate | BINDING, BULKING, 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 |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- C13-15 Alkane
- Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens
- C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
- Botanical ester mixture for emollience and emulsification; deemed safe, non-comedogenic
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Rice bran oil rich in oryzanol and linoleic acid for conditioning; moderate comedogenic rating, mind oxidative stability.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Linseed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
- Not decoded yet
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
- Euterpe oleifera fruit oil; rich in oleic and palmitic acids for conditioning
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
- Inca Inchi oil; Omega-9 rich emollient. Use <5%; pair with antioxidants to prevent oxidation.
- Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection
- Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
- Baobab seed oil; highly saturated fat oil. Emollient and nourishing, rich feel, prone to frosting.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract
- Rosemary flower extract; antioxidant and odor neutralizer; volatile, watch dose for sensitive skin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
- Blackcurrant seed oil rich in GLA used as an emollient; high in unsaturated fats, prone to oxidation
- Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
- Raspberry seed oil; linoleic acid-rich emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants and light protection
- Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
- Essential oil, scent regulator; III/351 allergen, labeling required.
- Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
- White frangipani flower extract; complex floral profile, test for sensitization
- Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
- Coriander seed oil, essential oil fragrance containing allergens; keep concentration below 0.1%, caution for sensitive skin and pregnant women.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization
- Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
- Mandarin leaf oil; citrus scent, linalool oxidizes to allergens, needs antioxidants
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Sodium Magnesium Silicate
- Sodium magnesium silicate as thickener and oil absorber; non-irritating, mind dust safety.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Acetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride
- Not decoded yet
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
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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