Updated on October 25, 2023

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Power Fabric Foundation SPF 25

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

When to use

1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
50 Routines
86% use in am
14% use in pm
96% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Armani Beauty Power Fabric Foundation SPF 25 29 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Good Color (1) Medium Coverage (1) Natural (1)
BubbIes's avatar

BubbIes

1 year ago
Review

My problematic fave. This has alcohol denat. pretty high up on the list, but I really depend on this for a more full coverage, natural look. I really struggle to find foundations that work for me as well as this one does, so I reserve it for certain occasions.

#medium coverage
#natural
#good color

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Buildable (1) Dewy (1) Good Color (1)
anemone's avatar

anemone

2 years ago
Review

great primer
is this product expensive? definitely, but i can personally justify it, since i don’t go through it fast. many people will probably get just as great of the results with the elf dupe, but unfortunately, that one doesn’t look to have a shade match for me.
my biggest complaint, though, is about the packaging. the text on the bottle rubs off over time, and you’ll get red flecks of Show more

#long-lasting
#light coverage
#medium coverage
#dewy