Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan versus Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on July 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
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, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 46 ingredients
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Oil Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 46 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Isododecane • Alcohol Denat. • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Hexyl Laurate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Phenoxyethanol • Acetylated Glycol Stearate • Magnesium Sulfate • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Trihydroxystearin • Cellulose Gum • Nylon-12 • Limonene • Benzyl Salicylate • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Isobutane • Diphenyl Dimethicone • Acrylonitrile • Parfum • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Methylparaben • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Aluminum Hydroxide • Hexyl Cinnamal
Dimethicone • Water • Isododecane • Alcohol Denat. • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Silica • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Polysilicone-11 • Rosa Gallica Flower Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice • Sorbitol • Mandelic Acid • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Silica Silylate • Cellulose Acetate Butyrate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium Phosphate • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Lactobacillus • Maltodextrin • Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Linalool • Geraniol • Limonene • Citral • Citronellol • Benzyl Alcohol • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Learn more about IsododecaneArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 3.
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:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 37.
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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 17.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 41.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 44.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 39.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 38.
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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 30.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 24.
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