Steve Laurant Lip Liner Versus Morphe Lip Pencil
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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingPolyisobutene
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPigment Red 5
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
AbrasiveC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientPolybutene
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBHT
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantOzokerite, Polyethylene, C10-18 Triglycerides, Microcrystalline Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polybutene, Mica, Talc, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 16035
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 15850CI 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 19140Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaMicrocrystalline 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.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeritePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.