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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 versus La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra .

Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on September 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 10 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 and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Foundation American Brand United States
Foundation American Brand United States

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

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
spf rating
20

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Diethyl PhthalateWater 1.9%CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecaneDimethiconePhenyl TrimethiconeButylene GlycolPolymethyl MethacrylatePolysilicone-11Coco-Caprylate/CapratePeg/Ppg-18/18 DimethiconeOctyldodecyl NeopentanoateSilicaAlgae ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed OilMedicago Sativa Seed PowderHelianthus Annuus SeedcakePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed MealEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSodium Gluconate Copper GluconateCalcium GluconateGlycineZinc GluconateTocopheryl SuccinateNiacinSesamum Indicum Seed PowderPolyglyceryl-4 IsostearateCitrus Aurantifolia Peel ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractHordeum Vulgare ExtractMolasses ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractGelidium Cartilagineum ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractSaccharomyces Lysate ExtractSilybum Marianum ExtractWhey ProteinLaminaria Saccharina ExtractCodium Tomentosum ExtractSucroseGlycerinCholesterolEryngium Maritimum ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractGlycine Soja ProteinAcetyl GlucosamineCaffeineSorbitolSigesbeckia Orientalis ExtractTourmalineAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Sodium HyaluronateHexyl LaurateCetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 DimethiconeDisteardimonium HectoriteC12-16 AlcoholsMagnesium Aluminum SilicateTrehaloseYeast ExtractDimethicone SilylatePropylene Glycol DiethylhexanoateYeast PolysaccharidesCaprylyl GlycolTriethyl CitrateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateStearic AcidPalmitic AcidHydrogenated LecithinMethiconePropylene Glycol DicaprateTocopheryl Linoleate/OleateSodium ChlorideAluminum HydroxideHexylene GlycolTriethoxycaprylylsilaneParfumAlcohol Denat.Disodium EDTABHTPhenoxyethanolCI 77891CI 77492CI 77491CI 77499

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.

1
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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Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 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.

2
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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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Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 9.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 44.

4
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 17.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 58.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 18.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 55.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 26.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 66.

7
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 27.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 52.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 85.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77491

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 53.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 86.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 245 contains this as ingredient number 54.

La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 87.

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

43% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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