AMUSE Lip Smudger Versus REFY Lip Sculpt
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Parfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Isododecane, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77491, Microcrystalline Wax, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Silica Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, CI 15850, CI 77499, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Butylene Glycol
Vinyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientMethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventVinyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15850, Iron Oxides, CI 77742, CI 77891, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 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 77891Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecane 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.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecanePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeSilica, 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 SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
