Comparison between Dior Diorskin Forever Undercover Foundation vs. Nars Light Reflecting Foundation

Find out which product is better for your skin.

33 Ingredients 41

1
Cyclopentasiloxane
1
Water
2
Water
2
C9-12 Alkane
3
Alcohol Denatured
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
4
Undecane
5
Phenyl Trimethicone
5
Tridecane
6
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
6
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
7
Glycerin
7
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
8
Silica
8
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
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Uniqueness22 out of 33
66.7%
Uniqueness30 out of 41
73.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 33
15%
chemical
19 out of 33
58%
natural
12 out of 41
29%
chemical
22 out of 41
54%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#7Butylene Glycol#12Tocopherol#25Alcohol Denatured#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Titanium Dioxide#33Linalool#21Limonene#22
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#3Glycerin#12Tocopherol#23
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Titanium Dioxide#41Citric Acid#29

Detailed view

Dior Diorskin Forever Undercover Foundation vs. Nars Light Reflecting Foundation
Position 1

#1Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#2C9-12 Alkane

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 4

#4Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Undecane

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Phenyl Trimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Hair conditioning
Hair conditioning
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Tridecane

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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