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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton versus Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud .

Last updated on October 16, 2023. Published on February 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lip oils. They have a total of 10 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Lip Oil American Brand United States
Lip Oil American Brand United States

Lip Oil

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

Lip Oil

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

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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

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 7.

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 10.

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud contains this as ingredient number 14.

We don't have a description for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer.

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 11.

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 12.

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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.

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

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud contains this as ingredient number 23.

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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.

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

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud contains this as ingredient number 21.

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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.

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 23.

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Pink Cloud contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

29% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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