Essence 8h Matte Liquid Lipstick - 15 Vintage Rose Versus KVD Vegan Beauty Everlasting Hyperlight Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick - Queen of Poisons (formerly Lolita)
Updated on January 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lipsticks. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Essence 8h Matte Liquid Lipstick 22 ingredients
KVD Vegan Beauty Everlasting Hyperlight Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Essence 8h Matte Liquid Lipstick 22 ingredients
KVD Vegan Beauty Everlasting Hyperlight Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTalc
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolypropylene
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Tribehenin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silica, Mica, Kaolin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Talc, Diisostearyl Malate, Polypropylene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77891
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIllite
Abrasive
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Trisiloxane, Isododecane, Mica, Cera Microcristallina, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Illite, Alcohol Denat., C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethyl Vanillin, Laureth-4, Water, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, BHT, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 45410, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 45410Ci 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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteIsododecane 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.
Learn more about IsododecaneMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateIngredient Ratings
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