rhode Peptide Lip Shape Versus NYX Cosmetics Slim Lip Pencil

rhode Peptide Lip Shape Versus NYX Cosmetics Slim Lip Pencil

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

Synthetic Wax

Silica

Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate

Boron Nitride

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

C20-40 Alcohols

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Tocopheryl Acetate

Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Lactic Acid

Tribehenin

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Polyethylene

Sorbitan Isostearate

Aluminum Hydroxide

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Phenoxyethanol

CI 77891

Iron Oxides

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

CI 15850

CI 42090

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Boron Nitride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, C20-40 Alcohols, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Lactic Acid, Tribehenin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 42090

Isocetyl Stearate

Phenyl Trimethicone

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables

Beeswax

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Nylon-12

Octyldodecanol

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

Hydrogenated Coconut Oil

Tocopherol

Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Propylparaben

Propylene Carbonate

Sorbitan Isostearate, Isocetyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Beeswax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nylon-12, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Tocopherol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Propylparaben, Propylene Carbonate

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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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.

Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.

In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.

Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.

This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.

This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.

Polyethylene 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.

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.

In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.

Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.

Stearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.

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