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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 Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 09, 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 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 British Brand United Kingdom
Foundation Italian Brand Italy

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.

Price

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Buy Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation

Starts at $49.00
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Buy Luminous Silk Foundation

Starts at $69.00

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

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)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

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

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Isododecane • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Silica • Nylon-12 • Phenoxyethanol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polysorbate 20 • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Menthyl PCA • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Arginine PCA • Aluminum Hydroxide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Parfum • Isomalt • Sodium Phytate • Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 • Alcohol • Phytol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Limonene • CI 77891 • CI 77491

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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.

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

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.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

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

4
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.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 6.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

7
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.

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

8
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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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

9
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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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

10
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 20.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 26.

11
What it does: Perfuming, UV Absorber
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.

In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".

While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.

However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 29.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 19.

12
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Limonene

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation 3 Warm contains this as ingredient number 31.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 18.

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58% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
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77% are disliked or very disliked
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