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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk versus Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on August 31, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 7 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 silicones and sulfates

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Foundation American Brand United States
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

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

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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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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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk 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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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk 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:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 8.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
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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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.

This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 17.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

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

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 19.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 22.

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.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

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

17% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
77% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 23 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 4 ratings
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luara1991

12 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

This has been my go to for about 10 years. Covers everything.

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Katie_258

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Amazing coverage

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 0 ratings

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