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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W versus Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 .

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

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe foundations. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

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 or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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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.

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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

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

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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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W contains this as ingredient number 1.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W contains this as ingredient number 6.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W contains this as ingredient number 8.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W contains this as ingredient number 22.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum 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.

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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W contains this as ingredient number 28.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W contains this as ingredient number 29.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
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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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W contains this as ingredient number 32.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 contains this as ingredient number 32.

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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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W contains this as ingredient number 37.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 contains this as ingredient number 28.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W contains this as ingredient number 38.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 contains this as ingredient number 29.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 1W contains this as ingredient number 39.

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B10 contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

13% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation 40 ingredients

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Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch 32 ingredients

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Buildable (1) Dewy (1) Good Color (1) Long Lasting (1) Matte (1) Medium Coverage (1)
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2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
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This product is worth every penny. Skincare-like that is magically buildable and gives great coverage without feeling like you're wearing makeup....

This product is worth every penny. Skincare-like that is magically buildable and gives great coverage without feeling like you're wearing makeup. *chefs kiss* It also isn't fragranced unlike so many Chanel products which is such a relief.

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