Merit Beauty Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner Versus Kosas Hotliner Hyaluronic Acid Contouring Lip Liner
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Octyldodecanol, Dicalcium Phosphate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 15850
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientPolybutene
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate, Isohexadecane, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Kaolin, Ceresin, Mica, Isododecane, Polybutene, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glucomannan, Trihydroxystearin, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 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.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 77891Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate
