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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 versus Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on May 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones and sulfates

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Foundation Brand
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

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Starts at $49.00

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
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema
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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: 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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Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.

According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.

Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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.

Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 5.

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.

Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite

Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation LN4 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

17% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation 36 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 23 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 4 ratings
luara1991's avatar

luara1991

11 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

This has been my go to for about 10 years. Covers everything.

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Katie_258

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Amazing coverage

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