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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills versus Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on June 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Blush American Brand United States
Lip Oil American Brand United States

Blush

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

Lip Oil

Lip oils help nourish your lips while providing a glossy finish.

Price

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Buy Flush Balm

Starts at $30.00
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Starts at $24.00

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 (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 1.

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 2.

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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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Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 16.

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
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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Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 17.

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
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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Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 18.

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
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.

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 19.

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

11% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil 21 ingredients

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