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REFY Lip Gloss - Blush Versus Idun Minerals Lip Gloss - Marleen

Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss
American Brand United States
Swedish Brand Sweden

Updated on April 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lip glosses. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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REFY Lip Gloss 16 ingredients

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss 15 ingredients

About this product

About this product

At a glance

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REFY Lip Gloss 16 ingredients

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss 15 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Concerns

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.

Emollient, Masking

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

According to the manufacturer, it:

The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.

In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.

Learn more about Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Cosmetic Colorant

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.

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When to use

REFY Lip Gloss 16 ingredients

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss 15 ingredients

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REFY Lip Gloss 16 ingredients

5.0 /5
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Dewy (1) Long Lasting (1) No Color (1)
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tabassum mostafa

5 months ago
Review

The best lip gloss

#long-lasting
#dewy
#no color

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss 15 ingredients

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