Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut versus Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on March 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip liners. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil 21 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil 21 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil 21 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil 33 ingredients
C10-18 Triglycerides • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Talc • Synthetic Japan Wax • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77163 • CI 42090 • CI 75470 • CI 77742 • CI 15850 • CI 45380 • CI 45410 • CI 73360 • CI 19140 • CI 15985
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Myristyl Esters • Polyethylene • C10-18 Triglycerides • Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters • Candelilla Cera • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Tribehenin • Ceramide 3 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • CI 77891 • CI 77742 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 42090 • CI 15850 • CI 73360 • CI 75470 • CI 19140 • CI 77163 • CI 15985 • CI 17200 • CI 45370 • CI 45410 • CI 12085 • CI 45380
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Ingredients Explained
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C10-18 Triglycerides is a skin conditioning and texture-enhancer.
It is created from glycerin and a mixture of C10-18 fatty acids.
This ingredient improves spreadability and helps thicken a product.
According to manufacturers, it usually comes from vegetable-based saturated fatty acids. Common bases for this ingredient are coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or both.
Due to the melting point being close to skin temperature, it is usually used in lip products.
Triglycerides are a main component of fat in the human body.
Learn more about C10-18 TriglyceridesMac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 TriglycerideMac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 TocopherolMac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateMac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 7.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 77891Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 8.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 77491Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 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 77492Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 11.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 21.
This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 12.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 28.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 13.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.
Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 14.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Ci 77742.
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 15.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 15850Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 16.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 23.
Ci 45380 is a synthetic dye that comes from coal or tar sources. It gives products a reddish color.
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 18.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 38.
Ci 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye. It is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 19.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 35.
Ci 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 20.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 24.
Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 21.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut contains this as ingredient number 22.
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil Red contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Pencil 33 ingredients
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