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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 versus L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Highlighter French Brand France

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Price

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Starts at $26.00
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Starts at $13.98

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

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 1.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.

As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 3.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 6.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 9.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 10.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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.

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 11.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
What it does: Absorbent, Skin Conditioning

Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.

This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 16.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 20.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 22.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint 24 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
sacante's avatar

sacante

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

helps settle and dry out my pimples and doesn't cause anymore breakouts. Little to no coverage and can pill up if you have any texture

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 30 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

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