Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan versus Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 14 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, silicones and sulfates
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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.
Ingredient Info
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation 36 ingredients
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation 36 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
Water • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Alcohol Denat. • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Butylene Glycol • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Perlite • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Nylon-12 • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Bis-Peg/Ppg-14/14 Dimethicone • Magnesium Sulfate • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate • Silica Silylate • Glycerin • Tocopherol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Silica • BHA • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenethyl Alcohol • Linalool • Sodium Carrageenan • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Jania Rubens Extract • Parfum
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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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 10.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 13.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 17.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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