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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way versus Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on September 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Lipstick American Brand United States
Blush American Brand United States

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

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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 (5)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.

It is considered non-irritating on the skin.

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Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 12.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 14.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 24.

3
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.

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Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 18.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 25.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 28.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 32.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 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.

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Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 33.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 26.

8
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.

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Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 35.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 27.

9
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.

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Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 38.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 28.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 40.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 15.

11
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

Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick Lead the Way contains this as ingredient number 42.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

9% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
7% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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