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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra versus Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand .

Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on March 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe foundations. They have a total of 37 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Foundation American Brand United States
Foundation American Brand United States

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
spf rating
20
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 C
Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Diethyl Phthalate • Water 1.9% • Cyclopentasiloxane • Isododecane • Dimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Polysilicone-11 • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Silica • Algae Extract • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Medicago Sativa Seed Powder • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Sodium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Calcium Gluconate • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Molasses Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Silybum Marianum Extract • Whey Protein • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Codium Tomentosum Extract • Sucrose • Glycerin • Cholesterol • Eryngium Maritimum Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Glycine Soja Protein • Acetyl Glucosamine • Caffeine • Sorbitol • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Tourmaline • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hexyl Laurate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Disteardimonium Hectorite • C12-16 Alcohols • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Trehalose • Yeast Extract • Dimethicone Silylate • Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Yeast Polysaccharides • Caprylyl Glycol • Triethyl Citrate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Methicone • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate • Sodium Chloride • Aluminum Hydroxide • Hexylene Glycol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Parfum • Alcohol Denat. • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499

Methyl Trimethicone • Water • Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isocetyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Phenyl Trimethicone • Hdi/Ppg/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Silybum Marianum Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Caffeine • Lactis Proteinum • Yeast Extract • Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate • Glycerin • Trehalose • Methicone • Caprylyl Glycol • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Acetyl Glucosamine • Cholesterol • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Glycine Soja Protein • Silica • Lecithin • Sodium Chloride • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride • Dimethicone Silylate • Xanthan Gum • Peg-4 Dilaurate • Calcium Chloride • Linalool • BHA • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499

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.

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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!

Learn more about Water

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

Learn more about Phenyl Trimethicone

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 7.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 8.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 9.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 12.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

Learn more about Silica

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 14.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 38.

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

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.

Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.

Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.

Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.

Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.

Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 32.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hordeum Vulgare Extract.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 33.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.

Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.

Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.

Learn more about Corallina Officinalis Extract

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 37.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is from the yeast Saccharomyces. This ingredient is created from the cell walls of Saccharomyces.

As a humectant, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Saccharomyces is also known as brewer's yeast and was traditionally used to make beer.

Learn more about Saccharomyces Lysate Extract

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 38.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Silybum Marianum Extract.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 39.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Laminaria Saccharina Extract.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 41.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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.

Learn more about Glycerin

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 44.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

Learn more about Cholesterol

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 45.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Glycine Soja Protein comes from the soybean. It is an emulsifer and helps to condition skin. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oils.

Learn more about Glycine Soja Oil.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 48.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is a form of Vitamin C.

Acetyl Glucosamine helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals, molecules that may damage skin cells.

When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Acetyl Glucosamine

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 49.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

Learn more about Caffeine

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 50.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 52.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

Argireline has a similar function to botox. It prevents muscle movement and contractions. By preventing muscles from moving, Argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.

Argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 54.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 55.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium 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 Hectorite

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 58.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 42.

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What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.

Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.

Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.

Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 60.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Humectant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Loved

Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.

In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.

Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.

Learn more about Trehalose

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 61.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 62.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 24.

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We don't have a description for Dimethicone Silylate.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 63.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 44.

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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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 66.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Methicone is a type of silicone.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 72.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Emollient

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate is an emollient and emulsifier. It is created from a mixture of fatty acids.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 73.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate is an antioxidant.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 74.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

Learn more about Sodium Chloride

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 75.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 40.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 81.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 50.

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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.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 83.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 52.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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 77891

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 84.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 53.

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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.

Learn more about CI 77492

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 85.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 54.

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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.

Learn more about CI 77491

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 86.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 55.

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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.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 87.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 56.

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