Guerlain Parure Gold Skin Matte High Perfection Foundation Versus Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Tromethamine
BufferingAlumina
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Prunus Cerasus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
TonicGold
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Methyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Betaine, Propylene Carbonate, Chlorphenesin, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Tromethamine, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Prunus Cerasus Flower Extract, Lactobacillus, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Gold, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Glycerin, Mica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Methicone, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, 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.
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.
Ci 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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 Water
