Light Reflecting Hydrating Primer
The NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Hydrating Primer is a misc. Our analysis of its 54 ingredients (44 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
C9-12 Alkane
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
Polyurethane-35
(Binding) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trehalose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
|
|
Chondrus Crispus Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Gluconolactone
(Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Methylpropanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phenylpropanol
(Masking, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Carrageenan
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Maris Sal
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
(Absorbent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pullulan
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Binding) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Disodium Phosphate
(Buffering Agent, Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Masking) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 14700
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
