Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 2W2 Butterscotch versus Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on July 30, 2023
Overview
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, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 26 ingredients
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 26 ingredients
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 26 ingredients
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
Water • Isododecane • Methyl Trimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Silica • Dimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Propylene Carbonate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Glycerin • Farnesyl Acetate • Vp/Va Copolymer • Panthenyl Triacetate • Alcohol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pistacia Lentiscus Gum • Lecithin • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 12% • Water • Squalane • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Isoamyl Laurate • Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Isopropyl Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Methylpropanediol • Niacinamide • Sodium Chloride • Lecithin • Caprylyl Glycol • Silica • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Bisabolol • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Phenylpropanol • Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • Titanium Dioxide
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.
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 WaterLaura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 2W2 Butterscotch contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 SilicaLaura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 2W2 Butterscotch contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 ChlorideLaura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 2W2 Butterscotch contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinLaura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 2W2 Butterscotch contains this as ingredient number 23.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 77492Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 2W2 Butterscotch contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 2W2 Butterscotch contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 26 ingredients
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
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Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 26 ingredients
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
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Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 26 ingredients
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
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