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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 versus NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Vintage .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on March 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe lipsticks. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Lipstick American Brand United States
Lipstick American Brand United States

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Price

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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 C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.

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Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 10.

NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Vintage contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 14.

NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Vintage contains this as ingredient number 15.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 17.

NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Vintage contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
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 Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 20.

NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Vintage contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
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 Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 22.

NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Vintage contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 24.

NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Vintage contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
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 Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 25.

NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Vintage contains this as ingredient number 22.

8
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 Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 26.

NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Vintage contains this as ingredient number 28.

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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Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 27.

NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Vintage contains this as ingredient number 24.

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

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19% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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