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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 versus Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free 2N1 Nude .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on May 25, 2022

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or oils

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation American Brand United States

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 Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation

Starts at $7.49
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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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free 2N1 Nude contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free 2N1 Nude contains this as ingredient number 23.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free 2N1 Nude contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free 2N1 Nude contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Methicone is a type of silicone.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 295 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free 2N1 Nude contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

19% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 31 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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screamadelica

1 year ago · Normal Skin
Review

okay foundation
the shade range is fantastic, but the foundation itself is only okay on my normal skin. unfortunately, it definitely oxidizes, so...

okay foundation
the shade range is fantastic, but the foundation itself is only okay on my normal skin. unfortunately, it definitely oxidizes, so you might actually want to get a shade that looks too light at first.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free 28 ingredients

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