Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil - Mapleton Versus Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm - Pink Sugar
Updated on October 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil 23 ingredients
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil 23 ingredients
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolybutene
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polydecene, Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Squalane, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 45380, CI 15850, CI 17200, CI 77491, CI 15985, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 19140, Iron Oxides, CI 42090
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Octyldodecanol
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Vanillin
Masking
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Microcrystalline Wax, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Mica, Vanillin, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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%.
Learn more about PolybuteneOctyldodecanol 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.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolHydrogenated 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.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneIngredient Ratings
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Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil 23 ingredients
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 17 ingredients
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Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil 23 ingredients
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 17 ingredients
My favvvvv lip balm!!!!!!
Not sticky and smells delicious
