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Merit Beauty Flush Balm - Beverly Hills Versus Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil - Mapleton

Updated on October 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

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, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm

Blush

American Brand United States

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil

Lip Oil

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil 21 ingredients

At a glance

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil 21 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Flush Balm

Octyldodecanol Emollient, Masking

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient, Skin Conditioning

1 / 2

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

1 Com. / 2 Irr.

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Polyethylene Abrasive

Exfoliant

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

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Silica Abrasive, Absorbent

Exfoliant • 2 Concerns

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

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Diisostearyl Malate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.

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Synthetic Wax Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Exfoliant • 2 Concerns

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

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Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

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Sorbitan Isostearate Emulsifying

1-2 / 0

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

1-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer Abrasive

Exfoliant

Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer is an exfoliant.

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Cera Microcristallina Emulsion Stabilising

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Cera Microcristallina isn't fungal acne safe.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0-3

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.

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Methicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Silicon

Methicone is a type of silicone.

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

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BHT Antioxidant, Masking

Antioxidant

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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CI 77492 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

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CI 15850 Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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CI 19140 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

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Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Tocopherol, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, BHT, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 15850, CI 19140

Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil

Hydrogenated Polydecene Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

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Polybutene

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

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Octyldodecanol Emollient, Masking

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

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Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Emollient

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient. Emollients help your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture. It also helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness or helping to create a silky feel.

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient, Skin Conditioning

1 / 2

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

1 Com. / 2 Irr.

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Ethylene Oxide

This ingredient is volatile gas with a sweet odor. It is often used to make other ingredients less harsh and sterilize medical equipment.

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Squalane Emollient, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Helps hydrate Dry Skin

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Oil

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil is an oil.

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Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.

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Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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Vitamin E • Antioxidant • Helps brighten skin

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

We don't have a description for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer.

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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Antioxidant

Antioxidant

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

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Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifying

3 / 0

2 Concerns

Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol. It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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CI 15850 Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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CI 17200 Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 2

Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.

1 Com. / 2 Irr.

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CI 77491 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

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CI 15985 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.

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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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CI 77492 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

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CI 19140 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

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CI 42090 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

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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.

Octyldodecanol

Emollient, Masking

Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

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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.

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CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

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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CI 15850

Cosmetic Colorant

Very Disliked

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

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CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.