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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral versus Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 .

Last updated on March 14, 2024. Published on April 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and sulfates

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Foundation American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Price

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Buy The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation

Starts at $22.00
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Buy Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation

Starts at $48.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 1.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 3.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 5.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 6.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 12.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 13.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 14.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 43.

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What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

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about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 21.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 23.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 25.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 50.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 30.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 31.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77491

about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 36.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 53.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 37.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 52.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation L2 Neutral contains this as ingredient number 38.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 54.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

26% are loved or liked
26% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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about-face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation 38 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Buildable (1) Good Color (1) Light Coverage (1) Long Lasting (1) Medium Coverage (1) Natural (1)
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emmagracesan24

13 days ago · Oily Skin
Review

The only foundation I've can wear that doesn't break me out!! I haven't worn foundation or bb creams since before Covid as I kept breaking out and...

The only foundation I've can wear that doesn't break me out!! I haven't worn foundation or bb creams since before Covid as I kept breaking out and got very frustrated. I'm an oily, acne, clog-prone girl and this is my Fenty lol. Very natural and skin-like finish, while still being kinda matte. Genuinally one of the lightest feeling face products I've ever worn. I'm L2 Neutral and it's the BEST shade match ever. Forehead gets slightly shiny at 6-8hrs, but is fixable with just 1 quick blot (legit used toliet paper once and it was fine! didn't take product off either)!

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 54 ingredients

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