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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato versus Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on March 11, 2022

Overview

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, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Bronzer American Brand United States
Lipstick Brand

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

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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 (4)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema
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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

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 1.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 3.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 4.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Abrasive

Dicalcium Phosphate is an exfoliant.

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 6.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 8.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica 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.

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Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 12.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 10.

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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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Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 15.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

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 Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 16.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

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Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 17.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 17.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77491

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 19.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 23.

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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.

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 20.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 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 77891

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer 03 Macchiato contains this as ingredient number 21.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 28.

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14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
7% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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