Dior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation SPF 15 - 3WO Warm Olive Versus Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation - 2W2 Butterscotch
Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation SPF 15 41 ingredients
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 27 ingredients
About this product
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Dior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation SPF 15 41 ingredients
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 4.23%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane
Emollient
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCellulose
AbsorbentCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHexadecene
SolventHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Titanium Dioxide 4.23%, Water, Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cellulose, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Propylene Carbonate, Chlorphenesin, Vp/Va Copolymer, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Tromethamine, Tocopherol, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hexadecene, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Farnesyl Acetate
Perfuming
Vp/Va Copolymer
Panthenyl Triacetate
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingLecithin
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Farnesyl Acetate, Vp/Va Copolymer, Panthenyl Triacetate, Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Lecithin, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterAlcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
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.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholMethyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeIsododecane 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 IsododecanePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
We don't have a description for Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer yet.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 HectoriteThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateWe don't have a description for Vp/Va Copolymer yet.
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 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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Dior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation SPF 15 41 ingredients
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 27 ingredients
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Dior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation SPF 15 41 ingredients
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 27 ingredients
Lovely sheer coverage, not thick or heavy like alot of FA-safe foundations. Natural finish, not too matte or dewy. Doesn’t dry out skin if you prep well… really like this foundation
