NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Evidence-led ingredient analysis, a transparent clean score out of 100 and cleaner, effective alternatives at three price levels.
NARS
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Tinted Moisturizer · Budget: £39.00
4.5 (6,800 reviews)· across Boots, LookFantastic, Space NK, Cult Beauty, Sephora UK, NARS Cosmetics UK
Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified
An aesthetically elegant tinted moisturizer that delivers smooth light coverage and antioxidant benefits, but is let down by the inclusion of chemical sunscreen filter Octinoxate, BHT, undisclosed fragrance, and a long list of potential fragrance allergens.
Hazard categories
Estimated score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →
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If you have non-sensitive skin and prioritises smooth coverage and aesthetic texture, this product performs well. However, if you are looking to avoid chemical UV filters, BHT, or potential fragrance allergens, cleaner mineral-based options are available.
Be cautious if
Individuals with sensitive, reactive, or eczema-prone skin, as well as those seeking fragrance-free, reef-safe, or mineral-only sun protection.
Against your clean standard
No — due to the presence of Octinoxate, BHT, undisclosed synthetic fragrance, and multiple declared fragrance allergens.
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Does NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Contains silicones
Found: peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone. Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Contains fragrance / parfum
Found: fragrance (parfum). Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Free from drying alcohol
Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Contains chemical uv filters of concern
Found: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate/octinoxate. Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 non-comedogenic?
No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.
Is NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 safe for sensitive skin?
Usually tolerated, but patch test if your skin reacts easily.
- Contains fragrance or parfum
Ingredients worth knowing about: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate, Fragrance (Parfum), BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene).
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 full ingredients list
7 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate, Fragrance (Parfum), BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene), Ascorbyl Glucoside, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Nylon-12, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone.
The actives doing the work: Ascorbyl Glucoside (A stable Vitamin C derivative that brightens hyperpigmentation and defends against environmental pollution.); Glycerin & Propanediol (Effective humectants that draw moisture into the skin to prevent dryness throughout wear.); Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract (Provides anti-inflammatory support and antioxidant protection against free radical damage.); Tocopherol (Pure Vitamin E that nourishes the skin barrier and works synergistically with Vitamin C.).
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