Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Liquid Foundation - Neutral Warm 303 Versus Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation - 7.75 Golden Tan
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Liquid Foundation 58 ingredients
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients
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Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Liquid Foundation 58 ingredients
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triphenyl Trimethicone
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Diglycerin
HumectantSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aluminum Dimyristate
Emulsion StabilisingNylon-12
Talc
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Isostearyl Sebacate
Skin ConditioningZinc Myristate
Alumina
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Kjellmaniella Gyrata Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan
HumectantAlgae Extract
Emollient
Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogen Dimethicone
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Triphenyl Trimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Mica, Diglycerin, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Squalane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sea Salt, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aluminum Dimyristate, Nylon-12, Talc, Tocopherol, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isostearyl Sebacate, Zinc Myristate, Alumina, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Kjellmaniella Gyrata Extract, Alpha-Glucan, Algae Extract, Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract, Glucosyl Ceramide, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Hydrogen Dimethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acetylated Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingNylon-12
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Isobutane
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMethylparaben
Preservative
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trihydroxystearin, Cellulose Gum, Nylon-12, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isobutane, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Parfum, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Methylparaben, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hexyl Cinnamal
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 WaterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxanePeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinAluminum 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 HydroxidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12DSG is used as a surfactant.
Surfactants are cleansing ingredients that help remove oil, dirt, and other impurities from the skin. They work by reducing surface tension between water and oils/dirt to allow them to be easily rinsed away.
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Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Liquid Foundation 58 ingredients
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients
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Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Liquid Foundation 58 ingredients
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients
sigh…i wanted to love this foundation SO bad ya’ll you dont even knowww. first, the application itself is FLAWLESS. the coverage? SPECTACULAR, INCREDIBLE, MWAH! as a makeup product? FLAWLESS. the foundation itself is so good that i am upping my rating from a 1 to a 2. HOWEVER, the claim that this is acne safe and for the acne girls? NO… at least for me. i tried this foundation TWO TIMES before i Show more
