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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak versus Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on November 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lip glosses. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Lip Gloss American Brand United States
Lip Gloss American Brand United States

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.

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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 (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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.

1
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%.

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Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 1.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isostearyl Isostearate comes from Isostearyl Alcohol and Isostearic Acid. It is usually derived from vegetables, such as canola oil.

Isostearyl Isostearate is an emollient and helps soften skin. It can also help thicken a product.

This ingredient isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin.

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Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 2.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 3.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 4.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 4.

We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 5.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Synthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.

A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 6.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
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

Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 7.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
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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Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 8.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 9.

9
What it does: Gel Forming

We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 9.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 10.

10
What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

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Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 10.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 13.

11
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

Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 11.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 14.

12
What it does: Abrasive

Dicalcium Phosphate is an exfoliant.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 12.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 15.

13
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 14.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 15.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 8.

15
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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Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 16.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 11.

16
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.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics The Gloss Control Freak contains this as ingredient number 17.

Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine contains this as ingredient number 22.

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10% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet

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