Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M versus Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick .
Published on October 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both lipsticks. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 36 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick 35 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
- Synthetic Wax
- Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
- Cera Alba
- Cera Microcristallina
- Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
- Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
- Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
- Elaeis Guineensis Oil
- Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
- Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
- Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
- Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 36 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 36 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick 35 ingredients
Dimethicone • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Synthetic Wax • Octyldodecanol • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Polyethylene • Kaolin • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Cera Alba • Cera Microcristallina • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate • Hydroxyapatite • Coffea Arabica Seed Oil • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil • Parfum • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter • Bidens Pilosa Extract • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Simethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Silica • Anise Alcohol • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene • CI 77163 • CI 15850 • CI 77499
Dimethicone • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Isohexadecane • CI 15985 • Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Isostearyl Isostearate • Paraffin • Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer • Cera Microcristallina • Kaolin • Mica • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Nylon-12 • Polyethylene • CI 15850 • Synthetic Wax • CI 77491 • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • CI 77499 • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Benzyl Alcohol • Limonene • Water • Propanediol • Benzyl Benzoate • Anise Alcohol • Tocopherol • Pelargonium Graveolens Extract • Parfum • Alumina
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 1.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 1.
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxChristian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 3.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 20.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 6.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 18.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinChristian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 7.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cera Microcristallina isn't fungal acne safe.
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 10.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 15.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 9.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumChristian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 18.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 34.
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 19.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolChristian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 24.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 32.
Anise Alcohol is a colorless liquid and a type of benzyl alcohol. It is often described to have a "vanilla-like" or "lilac-like" scent.
Anise Alcohol is a known EU allergen, meaning it is known to cause contact dermatitis.
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 28.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 31.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholChristian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 30.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 26.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneChristian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 33.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 15850Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 35.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 001M contains this as ingredient number 36.
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte 36 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick 35 ingredients
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