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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan versus L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 10, 2022

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, silicones and sulfates

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Foundation Italian Brand Italy
Makeup Applicator French Brand France

Foundation

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

Makeup Applicator

Tools used to help apply makeup.

Price

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Buy Luminous Silk Foundation

Starts at $69.00
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Starts at $18.19

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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 1.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium 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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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 3.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 27.

3
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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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 4.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 5.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 10.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 11.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 13.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 14.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-12 is not reef safe.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 17.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 27.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 30.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 29.

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77% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients

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L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 35 ingredients

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