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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REFY Lip Gloss Blush versus Idun Minerals Lip Gloss Marleen .

Last updated on April 25, 2024. Published on February 27, 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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

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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Lip Gloss American Brand United States
Lip Gloss Swedish Brand Sweden

Lip Gloss

Lip gloss can be used to color or provide a glossy finish to the lips.

Lip Gloss

Lip gloss can be used to color or provide a glossy finish to the lips.

Price

Ingredient Info

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REFY Lip Gloss 16 ingredients

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss 14 ingredients

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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REFY Lip Gloss 16 ingredients

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Learn more about Octyldodecanol

REFY Lip Gloss Blush contains this as ingredient number 3.

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss Marleen contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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

REFY Lip Gloss Blush contains this as ingredient number 5.

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss Marleen contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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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REFY Lip Gloss Blush contains this as ingredient number 7.

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss Marleen contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

REFY Lip Gloss Blush contains this as ingredient number 10.

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss Marleen contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
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

REFY Lip Gloss Blush contains this as ingredient number 17.

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss Marleen contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

REFY Lip Gloss 16 ingredients

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss 14 ingredients

19% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

Usage

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REFY Lip Gloss 16 ingredients

Idun Minerals Lip Gloss 14 ingredients

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