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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy versus Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe lipsticks. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Lipstick American Brand United States
Lipstick Brand

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Price

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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 E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators
Peptides

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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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: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 1.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 2.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.

According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.

Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 3.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.

Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.

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Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 4.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Liked

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.

Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.

The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.

Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.

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Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 7.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

According to the manufacturer, it:

The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.

In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.

Learn more about Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 10.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impact or mask a flavor.

This is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:

“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”

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Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 19.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 22.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77492

Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 23.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 24.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

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 Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 25.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 15850

Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 27.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 28.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

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 19140

Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 35.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

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 15985

Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fashion Legacy contains this as ingredient number 36.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick Révolutionnaire contains this as ingredient number 18.

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Mac Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour 33 ingredients

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Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick 25 ingredients

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