Superdrug Studio London Power Pout 12H Satin Lipstick Versus bareMinerals Mineralist Hydra - Smoothing Lipstick
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientParaffin
Perfuming
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Diisostearyl Malate, Paraffin, Cera Microcristallina, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 42090
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Polyester-1
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Octyldodecanol, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aroma, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
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 OctyldodecanolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
