NARS Cosmetics Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil Versus Supergoop! Lipshade 100% Mineral Lip Color SPF 30
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Stearyl Caprylate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Methicone, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Stearyl Heptanoate, Stearyl Caprylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 19140
Zinc Oxide 17.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Aroma
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Stevioside
MaskingCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 17.5%, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Esters, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Aroma, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Stevioside, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Bisabolol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sucrose Cocoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, CI 45410, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 15985, 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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
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 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Isostearic Acid is a fatty acid and a structural cousin of stearic acid. It is an emulsifier.
The branched structure of this ingredient enhances fluidity and gives it a lighter, less greasy feel compared to other fatty acids. It helps improve texture and consistency because it prevents oil and water phases from separating.
This ingredient is sourced from plant-based oils like soybean or rapeseed.
Clinical studies found no signs of irritation from this ingredient.
Since Isostearic Acid is an 18-carbon fatty acid, it is in the range that Malassezia can feed on. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might have seen sources that this ingredient is comedogenic. The original comedogenic testing on rabbit ear actually tested the ester, Isopropyl Isostearate and not Isostearic acid itself. There has been no comedogenic testing done on this ingredient, but it may be worth patch testing if you have acne-prone skin.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Learn more about LecithinPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate is a plant-derived emulsifier made by combining glycerin and ricinoleic acid.
It works well for giving buttery lip balms and low-viscosity water-in-oil emulsions a non-greasy and pleasant skin feel.
Typical concentrations range from 0.1-3%.
This ingredient is mild and non-irritating in nature.
Because it is derived from ricinoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Ricinoleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a vegetable-derived soft wax made from castor oil. It's an emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and film former.
You'll likely see it in sunscreens because it helps disperse pigments and UV-reflecting minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide evenly.
Depending on the concentration, it can drastically change the texture of a product from pasty solid (like lipstick) to sprayable liquid.
The CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics. The highest reported use concentration is 14.2% in lipsticks.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid
