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NARS Cosmetics NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

SPF 30 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026

Quick facts

Does NARS Cosmetics NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer list fragrance?

We cannot say whether fragrance is listed. The ingredient list stored for this record is not recorded as complete.

What are the active ingredients in NARS Cosmetics NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer?

The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Titanium Dioxide and Octinoxate among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.

Is NARS Cosmetics NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octinoxate.

Does NARS Cosmetics NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer contain oxybenzone?

We cannot say whether oxybenzone is listed. The ingredient list stored for this record is not recorded as complete.

Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Octinoxate | Titanium Dioxide | Water | Dimethicone | Butylene Glycol | Glycerin | Propanediol | Diethylhexyl Succinate | Nylon-12 | Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone | Peg-10 Dimethicone (200 Cst) | Aluminum Hydroxide | Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone | Disteardimonium Hectorite | Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate | Polymethylsilsesquioxane (11 Microns) | Trisodium Edta | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Alteromonas Macleodii | Bht | Sodium Metabisulfite | Tocopherol | Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root | Stearic Acid | Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Hard Particle) | Sea Salt | Phenoxyethanol | Ferric Oxide Red

28 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as incomplete. An incomplete list is treated as unknown, never as a pass.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Octinoxate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.

  • Titanium Dioxide

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

  • Dimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

  • Butylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

  • Propanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

  • Diethylhexyl Succinate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    An oily liquid that softens and smooths skin while forming a thin film on the surface. It also acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and helps the product spread evenly.

  • Nylon-12

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A fine powder that adds bulk and adjusts the product's thickness. It also makes the formula more opaque, so it looks less clear. In practice, it can give a smooth, powdery feel.

  • PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A silicone-based ingredient that conditions skin and helps oil and water mix. It softens and smooths skin feel while keeping the water and oil parts blended.

  • PEG-10 Dimethicone

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone-based ingredient that conditions skin and hair. In practice it helps leave a smooth, soft feel.

    listed as “Peg-10 Dimethicone (200 Cst)”

  • Aluminum Hydroxide

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A mineral ingredient that draws in and holds moisture, softens skin feel, and adjusts the product's thickness. It also adds opacity and forms a protective layer on the skin's surface.

  • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that conditions skin and hair for a smooth feel, and keeps foaming down while the product is made. It leaves a soft, even surface.

  • Disteardimonium Hectorite

    Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick or thin the product is. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up against light exposure.

  • Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate helps oil and water mix. It keeps the water and oil parts blended together in the product.

  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    This is an opacifier, meaning it makes the product look less see-through. It gives the formula a more solid, opaque appearance.

    listed as “Polymethylsilsesquioxane (11 Microns)”

  • Trisodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    Trisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, helping keep the product stable.

  • Ascorbyl Glucoside

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

    Ascorbyl Glucoside is a form of vitamin C used purely as an antioxidant. That means it helps keep the formula from spoiling as it's exposed to air.

  • Alteromonas Macleodii

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Butylated Hydroxytoluene

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    An antioxidant that also adds a scent note. It helps keep the oils in the formula from going off, so the product stays stable longer. Often shortened to BHT on labels.

    listed as “Bht”

  • Sodium Metabisulfite

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Reducing agent (chemically reduces other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    This works as an antioxidant, a preservative, and a reducing agent. In practice, it helps slow down spoilage and keeps the formula stable over time.

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

  • Curcuma Longa Root

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is dried turmeric root, added as a skin-conditioning ingredient. Its job is to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root”

  • Stearic Acid

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Stearic Acid helps oil and water mix, keeps that blend from separating, and cleanses. It also softens skin feel and adds scent, so it keeps the product stable and smooth while contributing fragrance.

  • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A silicone elastomer that softens and smooths skin feel and adjusts the thickness of the product. In practice it gives a silky, cushioned texture.

    listed as “Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Hard Particle)”

  • Sea Salt

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Sea Salt is a mix of inorganic salts that works as an abrasive, draws in and holds moisture, and conditions skin. It can add scrubbing texture while helping keep skin soft.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds color)

    A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

    listed as “Ferric Oxide Red”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5bb5d035-16d9-4843-b9aa-d30730c88508
Retrieved
21 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
28
Record checksum
sha256:4159b65a8ff63a55244dff3bfb797113465c6304ae140ff5a4ed41efcd5cf3a0

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