Em Cosmetics Lip Mage Tinted Serum - Ember Versus Romand Juicy Lasting Tint Bare Juicy Series - 22 Pomelo Skin
Updated on February 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free lip stains. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Em Cosmetics Lip Mage Tinted Serum 42 ingredients
Romand Juicy Lasting Tint Bare Juicy Series 38 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Em Cosmetics Lip Mage Tinted Serum 42 ingredients
Romand Juicy Lasting Tint Bare Juicy Series 38 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyphenylsilsesquioxane
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiglycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Water, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diglycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Tripeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Aluminum Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, CI 17200, CI 45380, CI 15985, CI 19140, Blue 1 Lake
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Acrylates Copolymer
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylcellulose
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Aroma
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentWater, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Acrylates Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Ethylcellulose, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Silica, Sorbitan Stearate, Isohexadecane, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polysorbate 80, CI 77491, CI 77492, Parfum, CI 77499, Sorbitan Oleate, Aroma, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 15850, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, CI 17200, CI 15985, CI 42090, Butylene Glycol, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava 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.
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.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
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 WaterBehenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholPolysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
Learn more about ParfumCi 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
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 15985Ingredient Ratings
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Em Cosmetics Lip Mage Tinted Serum 42 ingredients
Romand Juicy Lasting Tint Bare Juicy Series 38 ingredients
Reviews
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Em Cosmetics Lip Mage Tinted Serum 42 ingredients
Romand Juicy Lasting Tint Bare Juicy Series 38 ingredients
My OGs are Pomelo Skin & Peeling Angdoo. Really nice natural colours that add a bit of a pop. They don't last super long though.
been using plum coke, strong sweet smell and the shade looks good for alternative makeup
also good for layering to achieve desired lip shade, my only issue aside from the strong fragrance is that it doesn't last long and color transfer
