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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff versus Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on July 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 2 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 oils

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation American Brand United States
Foundation Italian Brand Italy

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.

Price

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Buy The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

Starts at $38.00
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Buy Luminous Silk Foundation

Starts at $69.00

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 (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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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: 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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Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 21.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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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Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 22.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 7.75 Golden Tan contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

19% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
77% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Buildable (1) Good Color (1) Matte (1) Medium Coverage (1) Natural (1)
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chlolands

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Works best if skin is prepped well. Very easy to apply and looks super natural.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 31 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 0 ratings

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