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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus versus Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time .

Last updated on October 27, 2023. Published on March 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both lipsticks. They have a total of 11 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, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

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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 E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema
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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: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Triglyceride

Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 2.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 3.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 4.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Abrasive

Dicalcium Phosphate is an exfoliant.

Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 5.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

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Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 7.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 10.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 11.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 13.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 21.

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.

Learn more about CI 15850

Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 15.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 25.

10
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.

Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 16.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 22.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye. It is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.

Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Nude Venus contains this as ingredient number 17.

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Cream Lipstick Beige In Time contains this as ingredient number 27.

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

11% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
7% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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