Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick - Baby Versus Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick - Heather Shimmer
Updated on October 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free lipsticks. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 28 ingredients
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick 44 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 28 ingredients
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalene
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningAroma
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tribehenin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Polyethylene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Phenoxyethanol, Tropolone, Aroma, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 15850
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Myristyl Lactate
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Lanolin
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Meadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningDi-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Eugenol
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Candelilla Cera, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristyl Lactate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Lanolin, Paraffin, Meadowfoam Estolide, Myristyl Myristate, Cera Microcristallina, Silica, Parfum, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Benzyl Benzoate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Di-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tocopherol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Propylparaben, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Linalool, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Tin Oxide, Eugenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 19140, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 15985, CI 75470, CI 17200, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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.
Learn more about CI 15850CI 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.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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.
Learn more about CI 77891Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilTocopherol (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.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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