Sephora Collection About That Shine Sheer Shine Lipstick Versus Versed Cashmere Color Smoothing Lip Blush
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Polybutene
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAlumina
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Squalene
Emollient
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Polybutene, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cera Microcristallina, Synthetic Wax, Zea Mays Starch, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, CI 77891, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Alumina, CI 77491, Parfum, CI 77492, Propylene Carbonate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, CI 15850, CI 77499, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Squalene, Beta-Sitosterol, Tin Oxide
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTriheptanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Isostearyl Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, CI 77220, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, CI 45410, 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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCi 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 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 77492Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
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.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateStearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
Synthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
