Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tom Ford Illuminating Primer versus Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand .
Published on March 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
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Ingredient Info
Tom Ford Illuminating Primer 57 ingredients
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 56 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tom Ford Illuminating Primer 57 ingredients
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 56 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Methyl Trimethicone • Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Steareth-2 • Stearyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycerin • Steareth-21 • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract • Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Boswellia Serrata Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Algae Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil • Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil • Caffeine • Lecithin • Glycine Soja Protein • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Polysilicone-11 • Trehalose • Acetyl Glucosamine • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter • Isohexadecane • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pentylene Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Limonene • Linalool • CI 77499 • CI 19140 • CI 14700
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
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 2.
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Tom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Tom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 GlycerinTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 ExtractTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 CaffeineTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 LecithinTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 39.
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.
Tom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 37.
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-8Tom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 TrehaloseTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 GlucosamineTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 36.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 GlycolTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 37.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 HyaluronateTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 46.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 EDTATom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 51.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 50.
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.
Tom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 52.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 52.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolTom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 54.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 48.
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.
Tom Ford Illuminating Primer contains this as ingredient number 55.
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 1.1 Warm Sand contains this as ingredient number 56.
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