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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain versus KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose .

Last updated on January 30, 2024. Published on March 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lip glosses. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Lip Gloss German Brand Germany
Lip Gloss Italian Brand Italy

Lip Gloss

Lip gloss can be used to color or provide a glossy finish to the lips.

Lip Gloss

Lip gloss can be used to color or provide a glossy finish to the lips.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

Learn more about Octyldodecanol

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 1.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

According to the manufacturer, it:

The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.

In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.

Learn more about Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 3.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.

It is considered non-irritating on the skin.

Learn more about Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 4.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 7.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 8.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.

It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 10.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 3.

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.

Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.

This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.

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Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 12.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 22.

8
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 13.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 16.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 15850

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 19.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 28.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 20.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 31.

12
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.

Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.

Learn more about Polybutene

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 23.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 1.

We don't have a description for Calcium Sodium Borosilicate.

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 25.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 21.

14
What it does: Masking, Soothing

We don't have a description for Ethyl Vanillin.

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 27.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Essence Extreme Shine Lip Gloss 04 Purple Rain contains this as ingredient number 30.

KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss 06 Candy Rose contains this as ingredient number 27.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

10% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
37% have no rating yet
6% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet

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