Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick Balm Versus KVD Vegan Beauty Epic Kiss Nourishing Vegan Butter Lipstick
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolybutene
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Alumina
Abrasive
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Polyurethane-15
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientColophonium
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Acrylates Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Octyldodecanol, Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Candelilla Cera, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyurethane-15, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Colophonium, Tin Oxide, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 45380, CI 19140, CI 77742, CI 77120, CI 42090, CI 75470
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Aroma
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cera Microcristallina, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Aroma, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Squalane, Ethyl Vanillin, Silica, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 77891
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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.
This ingredient is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Ci 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 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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 77491CI 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 77891Octyldodecanol 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.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybutenePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Silica, 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 Silica
