Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lipstick - Here For It Versus Honest Beauty Liquid Lipstick - BFF
Updated on October 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lipsticks. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lipstick 29 ingredients
Honest Beauty 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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Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lipstick 29 ingredients
Honest Beauty Liquid Lipstick 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Polysilicone-11
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Kaolin
Abrasive
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Aroma
Propylene Carbonate
SolventIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Polysilicone-11, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Cera Microcristallina, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Kaolin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lauroyl Lysine, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aroma, Propylene Carbonate, Isostearic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Laureth-12, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 19140
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCoconut Alkanes, Kaolin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Synthetic Beeswax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 15985, CI 77742
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideCi 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 15850Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 77891Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
As a wax-like substance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a barrier. This barrier helps trap moisture.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinThis 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.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term '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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilSilica 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.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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