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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 Clarins Lip Comfort Oil 08 Strawberry .

Last updated on October 16, 2023. Published on April 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe lip oils. They have a total of 4 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Lip Oil American Brand United States
Lip Oil French Brand France

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.

Price

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Buy Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil

Starts at $24.00
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Starts at $25.99

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

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
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.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil 08 Strawberry contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
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.

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil 08 Strawberry contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.

Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil 08 Strawberry contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
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.

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Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil Mapleton contains this as ingredient number 17.

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil 08 Strawberry contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

24% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Merit Beauty Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil 21 ingredients

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Clarins Lip Comfort Oil 14 ingredients

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