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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm versus Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 5W1 .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on March 04, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation

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

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

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Buy Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation

Starts at $49.00
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Buy Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30

Starts at $53.00

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
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
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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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 1.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 5W1 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 2.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 5W1 contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
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.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 9.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 5W1 contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 16.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 5W1 contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
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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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 19.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 5W1 contains this as ingredient number 18.

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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

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 33.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 5W1 contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

24% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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