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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate versus NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman .

Published on January 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe lipsticks. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Lipstick American Brand United States
Lipstick French Brand France

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Price

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

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Brightening
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 1.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 6.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite

Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 8.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 9.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 17.

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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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Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 10.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 12.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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 77891

Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 19.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 20.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 21.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 21.

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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.

Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 22.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 22.

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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.

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Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 24.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77492

Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 25.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.

The color of this dye is orange/yellow.

This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.

Learn more about CI 15985

Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 26.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 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 19140

Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 27.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 26.

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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.

Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream Elevate contains this as ingredient number 28.

NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment American Woman contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

11% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
12% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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