Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick Taupe versus Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick .

Last updated on October 27, 2023. Published on October 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe lipsticks. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Lipstick American Brand United States
Lipstick American Brand United States

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Price

Shop

Buy Matte Lipstick

Starts at $21.00
Shop

Buy Ultra Suede Lipstick

Starts at $28.00

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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

Click on any of the items below to learn more

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica 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 Silica

Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick Taupe contains this as ingredient number 3.

Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick Taupe contains this as ingredient number 9.

Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Triglyceride

Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick Taupe contains this as ingredient number 11.

Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Tocopherol

Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick Taupe contains this as ingredient number 14.

Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 21.

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
19% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick 30 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick 21 ingredients

Ultra Suede Lipstick hasn't been rated yet.
Rate it now

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick Taupe.

See 50 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick.

See 50 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...