Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff versus Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 .
Last updated on October 16, 2023. Published on March 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and 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, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Lipstick
Lipstick is used to color the lips.
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Ingredient Info
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 27 ingredients
Hydrogenated Polydecene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Octyldodecanol • Silica • Polyethylene • Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Synthetic Wax • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Cera Microcristallina • Sorbitan Isostearate • Pancratium Maritimum Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dimethicone • Caprylyl Glycol • Propylene Carbonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Glycerin • Water • Mica • BHT • CI 77491 • CI 77891
Ricinus 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 • 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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideMerit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 2.
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 5.
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxMerit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 8.
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ci 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 77491Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 25.
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 77891Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 26.
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 1990 contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 27 ingredients
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Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients
Merit Beauty Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick 27 ingredients
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Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients
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