Benefit Cosmetics Cheek & Lip Stain - Benetint Versus Etude House Dear Darling Water Gel Tint Ice Cream - RD306
Updated on March 22, 2024
Overview
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Benefit Cosmetics Cheek & Lip Stain 15 ingredients
Etude House Dear Darling Water Gel Tint Ice Cream 26 ingredients
About this product
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Benefit Cosmetics Cheek & Lip Stain 15 ingredients
Etude House Dear Darling Water Gel Tint Ice Cream 26 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Propanediol
SolventTrehalose
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Propanediol, Trehalose, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, CI 77891, CI 17200, CI 15985, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyisobutene, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Alumina, CI 42090, Phenoxyethanol, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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Benefit Cosmetics Cheek & Lip Stain 15 ingredients
Etude House Dear Darling Water Gel Tint Ice Cream 26 ingredients
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Benefit Cosmetics Cheek & Lip Stain 15 ingredients
Love it as a lip stain. I can’t comment on how it works as blush though; I’ve heard it’s not the best when it comes to blush.
I have tried this both on my lips and on my cheeks. I love the color and it smells good, in my opinion. What I don’t love about this is that this is not long lasting.
