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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick versus Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick 999 Satin .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on October 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both lipsticks. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Lipstick Brand
Lipstick French Brand France

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Lipstick

Lipstick is used to color the lips.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (5)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick 999 Satin contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.

The color of this dye is orange/yellow.

This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.

Learn more about CI 15985

Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick 999 Satin contains this as ingredient number 31.

3
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene 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.

Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick 999 Satin contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 19.

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick 999 Satin contains this as ingredient number 30.

5
What it does: Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.

Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.

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Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick 999 Satin contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

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Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 21.

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick 999 Satin contains this as ingredient number 39.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 24.

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick 999 Satin contains this as ingredient number 41.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 32.

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick 999 Satin contains this as ingredient number 26.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick contains this as ingredient number 34.

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick 999 Satin contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

20% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
7% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
40% have no rating yet

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