Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation Versus Chanel Vitalumière Radiant Moisture-Rich Fluid Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsocetyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningHdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantMethicone
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveLecithin
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride
Dimethicone Silylate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-4 Dilaurate
EmulsifyingCalcium Chloride
AstringentLinalool
PerfumingBHT
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl 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, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, 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, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingUndecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 PCA
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Propylene Glycol
HumectantSilica
AbrasivePolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingTridecane
PerfumingMagnesium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingButylene Glycol
HumectantStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
AntioxidantAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-3 PCA, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propylene Glycol, Silica, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tridecane, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Pentylene Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolCi 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 77491Ci 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 77492Ci 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.
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 77891Glycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaChances 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 ChlorideSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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 Water