Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil - Half-Red Versus Laura Mercier Longwear Lip Liner - Plumberry
Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip liners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil 33 ingredients
Laura Mercier Longwear Lip Liner 15 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil 33 ingredients
Laura Mercier Longwear Lip Liner 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
EmollientMagnesium Silicate
AbsorbentHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningBoron Nitride
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientC20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Magnesium Silicate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lecithin, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Wax, Propylene Carbonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Citric Acid, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 75470, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 73360, CI 45410, CI 19140, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about MicaHydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilCi 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 77491Ci 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.
This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
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 15850CI 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 19140Ingredient Ratings
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