Nars afterglow liquid blush

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.

1. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Dimethicone
3. PEG-10 Dimethicone
4. Triethylhexanoin
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Isododecane
7. Phenyl Trimethicone
8. Disteardimonium Hectorite
9. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
10. PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
11. Propylene Carbonate
12. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
13. Tocopherol
14. Caprylyl Glycol
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
17. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
18. Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
19. Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
20. Silica
21. Galactoarabinan
22. Glycerin
23. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
24. Sodium Hyaluronate
25. Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
26. Mica
27. Hydrogenated Lecithin
28. Phenoxyethanol
29. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
30. Ci 77492
31. Ci 77499)
32. Red 6 Lake
33. Blue 1 Lake
34. Red 7 Lake
35. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains animal-derived

Formulation view Silicone-volatile hydrocarbon matrix for matte finish, with hydrating water phase and silica powders. Includes antioxidants and collagen for conditioning. Best for oily skin seeking long-wear clarity. Factory note: Complex emulsification ensures silicone-water stability; viscosity control is critical.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconePhenyl Trimethicone

HAIR CONDITIONING

PEG-10 DimethiconeTriethylhexanoin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isododecane

LIGHT STABILIZER

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Other ingredients

TrimethylsiloxysilicatePEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearatePropylene CarbonateLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeTocopherolCaprylyl GlycolTocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilanePolyhydroxystearic AcidTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeIsopropyl Titanium TriisostearateSilicaGalactoarabinanGlycerinGlyceryl PolyacrylateSodium HyaluronateCocoyl Hydrolyzed CollagenMicaHydrogenated LecithinPhenoxyethanolIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Red 6 LakeBlue 1 LakeRed 7 LakeTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

W/O emulsifier for fatty acids; contains PEG, verify preservative compatibility.

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant at 1–5%; for hair/cleansing, provides smoothness

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silane-modified silicone enhancing adhesion to skin; silicone-based conditioner

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Titanium isostearate complex for UVB absorption and emulsification aid; photostable, low irritancy, low comedogenicity.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Galactoarabinan

Gum arabic polysaccharide; film-forming humectant; highly soluble.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen

Amino acid surfactant for gentle cleansing; covalently grafted with collagen, anti-static, ideal for damaged hair

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Iron Oxides (Ci 77491

Not decoded yet

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499)

Not decoded yet

Red 6 Lake

Red Lake 6 pigment; low water solubility, use as paste or sifted powder, monitor pH stability.

Blue 1 Lake

Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefit

Red 7 Lake

Red color lake, poorly water-soluble, for powders or aqueous systems; regulatory compliance required

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

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