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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick Taupe versus Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube .

Last updated on October 27, 2023. Published on November 12, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens

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Lipstick American Brand United States
Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Price

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Starts at $21.00
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Starts at $1.24

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 C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Vanillin 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.

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Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick Taupe contains this as ingredient number 16.

Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube contains this as ingredient number 9.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

7% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
70% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick 30 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Tube 10 ingredients

1.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) Strong Scent (1)
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faulmag

5 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

It works fine but when I kiss my boyfriend he tastes like the industrial district... not a fan... or even if I get a little in my mouth. Just way...

It works fine but when I kiss my boyfriend he tastes like the industrial district... not a fan... or even if I get a little in my mouth. Just way too strong. Even the scent is suffocating.

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AnaB._250

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Hate it
The worst thing I ever bought. This smells like wet dirt with mint. And it gives the cooling effect like too much.

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