Clinique Almost Lipstick - Black Honey Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain - Cinnamon Dreamz
Updated on October 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Almost Lipstick 22 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Clinique Almost Lipstick 22 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyethylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77120, CI 19140, CI 42090, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, Mica, CI 75470, CI 77891, CI 45380, CI 73360, CI 15985, CI 77163, CI 17200, CI 45410
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polybutene
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Water, Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 60, Polybutene, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, Squalane, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, CI 77492, CI 42090, CI 15985, CI 17200, CI 45410
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateCi 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Ingredient Ratings
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Clinique Almost Lipstick 22 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain 25 ingredients
Reviews
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Clinique Almost Lipstick 22 ingredients
It’s an “ok” product, it’s like very tinted balm. Keeps your lips hydrated for few hours, and gives it a nice touch of color. However the color black honey makes my lips personally look thinner than they are…. And the pink one isn’t my color at all.
For that price and color choices, I can’t even rate it at 4 stars. I saw also recently a rave about it on TikTok but you better off buying a good Show more
I'm obsessed with this color...
the combination of black honey + a lip liner close to one's natural lip color can look perfect on anyone with any skin tone imo.
I have neutral to cold undertones and my sister has warm undertones. the color looks different but nice on both of us.
sometimes I like to wear Fenty Gloss Bomb in Hot Chocolit on top of it, the combo is a perfect brown shade!
I just Show more
