Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20 - 2w1 Dawn Versus Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Glow Hydrating Foundation - N6 W430
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20 44 ingredients
Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Glow Hydrating Foundation 32 ingredients
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What's inside (and what isn't)
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Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20 44 ingredients
Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Glow Hydrating Foundation 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 6.8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Bentonite
Absorbent
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Trametes Versicolor Extract
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAlgin
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Zinc Oxide 6.8%, Water, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Bentonite, Saccharide Isomerate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Yeast Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, BHT, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C9-12 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideAluminum 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.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxidePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ci 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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Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20 44 ingredients
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