Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick - Mehr Versus Mac Cosmetics Powder Kiss Liquid Lip - Mull It Over
Updated on October 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lipsticks. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick 43 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Powder Kiss Liquid Lip 29 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick 43 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Powder Kiss Liquid Lip 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Isoeicosane
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingTricaprylyl Citrate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
Perfuming
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientVanillin
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene Terephthalate
Methicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45370
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Isoeicosane, Kaolin, Ceresin, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Vanillin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Acrylates Copolymer, Pvp, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearyl Stearoyl Stearate, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 42090, CI 77163, CI 75470, CI 45370, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 47005
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Vanillin
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Tribehenin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Vanillin, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 17200, 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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateEthylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateVanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.
This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.
Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.
Learn more about VanillinMica 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 MicaCi 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 77891Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 45380 is a synthetic dye that comes from coal or tar sources. Due to this, it is often used in small quantities.
A common name for this dye is Red 22. Red 22 imparts a warm reddish color.
Similar to Red 27, this dye changes color based on pH and moisture levels.
This dye is colorless when dry but turns pink between pH levels 0.0 to ~3.0.
Learn more about CI 45380CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
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 19140Ci 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 15985Ingredient Ratings
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