Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan versus La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on December 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid 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
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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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
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation 33 ingredients
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 86 ingredients
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Fragrance Free
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
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Sulfate Free
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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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Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation 33 ingredients
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 86 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation 33 ingredients
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 86 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Isododecane • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Hexyl Laurate • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Magnesium Sulfate • Diphenyl Dimethicone • Tribehenin • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polysilicone-11 • Propylene Carbonate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Cocos Nucifera Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract • Alcohol • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Lecithin • Pistacia Lentiscus Gum • Butylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Hyaluronate • EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77499
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
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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 WaterToo Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneToo Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinToo Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 44.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneToo Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 5.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 29.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 57.
Hexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 56.
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.
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 6.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneToo Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 78.
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 HectoriteToo Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 58.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 10.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and having plump skin. As an antioxidant, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
Studies show Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is more stable when combined with stabilizing ingredients.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateToo Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 68.
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.
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 HyaluronateToo Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 28.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 55.
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 GlycolToo Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 30.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 66.
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.
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 83.
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.
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation Swan contains this as ingredient number 33.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 87.
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Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation 33 ingredients
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 86 ingredients
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Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation 33 ingredients
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